Cleaning; Upending The Lawn Mower; Cleaning The Lawn Mower; Maintenance - Stihl Rm 443.3 Notice D'emploi

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14.2 Storage Position
The lawn mower can be folded for space-saving
storage.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Detach the grass catcher box.
► Set the cutting height to the highest setting.
11.2
► Fold down the handlebar.
► Hold the lawn mower with one hand on han‐
dle (1) and the other hand on transport han‐
dle (2) and upend.

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15.1

Upending the Lawn Mower

► Run the fuel tank empty.
The engine stops.
► Detach the spark plug socket.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Unhook the starter handle from the starter
rope guide.
► Detach the grass catcher box.
► Set the cutting height to the highest setting,
11.2.
► Move the handlebar to the lowest position,
8.3.
► Place to the right of the machine.
► Open discharge flap (1) and hold it open.
► Press lever (2) downwards with the left hand
and hold.
► Hold the lawn mower at transport handle (3)
with the right hand and upend.
The lawn mower is stable and can be cleaned.
15.2

Cleaning the Lawn Mower

► Stop the engine.
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8.2
► Allow the lawn mower to cool down.
► Detach the spark plug socket.
► Clean the lawn mower with a damp cloth.
► Clean the ventilation slots with a paintbrush.
► Upend the lawn mower.
► Clean the area around the blade and the blade
with a stick, a soft brush or a damp cloth.
► Connect the spark plug socket.
NOTICE
■ Using a high-pressure cleaner or a water jet
for cleaning can damage the machine.
► Do not clean the machine with a high-pres‐
sure cleaner or a water jet.

16 Maintenance

16.1

Maintenance Intervals

Maintenance intervals are dependent on the
ambient conditions and the working conditions.
STIHL recommends the following maintenance
intervals:
Engine
► Maintain the engine as described in the engine
instruction manual.
Lawn mower
► Have the lawn mower inspected annually by a
STIHL specialist dealer.
16.2 Removing and Attaching the
Blade
16.2.1 Removing the Blade
► Stop the engine.
► Detach the spark plug socket.
► Upend the lawn mower.
► Block blade (1) using a piece of wood (2).
► Unscrew the screw with washer (3) in the
direction of the arrow and remove.
► Remove blade (1).
► Dispose of the screw with washer (3).
Use a new screw with washer to fit the blade
(1).
► Connect the spark plug socket.
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