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English The engine oil specification and capacity can be found in the engine instruction manual. NOTICE The engine of the lawn mower does not contain any engine oil on delivery. Starting the engine with no or too little engine oil may damage the lawn mower. - Always check the engine oil level before starting. If necessary, add additional engine oil before starting work. 11 Starting the Engine 11.1 Starting the Engine WARNING ■ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the operator or bystanders, keep hands, feet and other parts of the body away from the mowing blade, 5.7.3. Never reach under the mowing deck or attempt to touch the mow‐ ing blade while the spark plug boot is connec‐ ted. WARNING ■ Never operate your lawn mower if it is dam‐ aged, improperly adjusted or maintained, not completely and securely assembled or not functioning properly, 5.5. To reduce the risk of personal injury, always wear proper clothing and protective apparel, including proper eye protection, 5.4. To reduce the risk of seri‐ ous or fatal injury from loss of control, always hold the lawn mower with both hands when you are working, 5.7.3. WARNING ■ Never start the engine if fuel is spilled. To reduce the risk of serious and fatal injuries to the operator or bystanders, avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissi‐ pated. Before starting the engine: ► Make sure you have a secure and firm footing. ► Stand upright. ► Always hold and operate the lawn mower with two hands. ► Position the lawn mower on a level surface. To start the engine: 11 Starting the Engine ► Set the throttle lever (1) to position I. ► Slowly pull out the starter handle (2) with your right hand until you feel resistance. ► Quickly pull out and return the starter han‐ dle (2) until the engine is running. ► If the engine does not start: Observe the oper‐ ating instructions for the engine. NOTICE To make starting easier, avoid starting the mower in high grass. 12 Shutting Off the Engine 12.1 Shutting Off the Engine WARNING ■ The mowing blade will continue to move for a short while after the switch lever is released. To avoid serious or fatal injury, avoid contact with the moving mowing blade. To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended activa‐ tion or unauthorized use, shut off the engine, ensure the mowing blade has stopped and remove the spark plug boot before transport‐ ing the unit. To shut off the engine: ► Position the lawn mower on a level surface. ► Release the switch lever to disengage the mowing blade, 13.2 ► Set the throttle lever (1) to position 0 (2). The engine stops. ► Exit user position. 18 0478-111-8602-A

Section	Page
STIHL RM 655.1 VS	1
1 Introduction	2
2 Guide to Using this Manual	2
2.1 Signal Words	2
2.2 Symbols in Text	2
3 Main Parts	3
3.1 Lawn Mower	3
4 Safety Symbols on the Products	3
4.1 Lawn Mower	3
5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	4
5.1 General Safety Warnings and Instructions	4
5.2 Intended Use	5
5.3 Operator	5
5.4 Personal Protective Equipment	6
5.5 Lawn Mower	6
5.6 Fueling Instructions	7
5.7 Using the Lawn Mower	8
6 Maintenance, Repair and Storage	13
6.1 Warnings and Instructions	13
7 Before Starting Work	14
7.1 Preparing the Lawn Mower for Operation	14
8 Assembling the Lawn Mower	14
8.1 Mounting the Handle	14
8.2 Inserting and Removing the Mulch Insert	15
8.3 Assembling, Mounting and Removing the Grass Bag	16
9 Adjusting the Lawn Mower	16
9.1 Unfolding the Handle	16
9.2 Adjusting the Handle	17
9.3 Folding the Handle	17
10 Fueling the Mower and Adding Engine Oil	17
10.1 Refueling the Lawn Mower	17
10.2 Engine Oil	17
11 Starting the Engine	18
11.1 Starting the Engine	18
12 Shutting Off the Engine	18
12.1 Shutting Off the Engine	18
13 Engaging and Disengaging the Mowing Blade	19
13.1 Engaging the Mowing Blade	19
13.2 Disengaging the Mowing Blade	19
14 Activating and Deactivating Drive System	19
14.1 Activating Drive System	19
14.2 Deactivating Drive System	20
15 Checking the Lawn Mower	20
15.1 Testing the Controls	20
16 During Operation	20
16.1 Adjusting the Cutting Height	20
16.2 Mowing	20
16.3 Emptying the Grass Bag	21
17 After Finishing Work	21
17.1 Preparing for Transportation or Storage	21
18 Transporting the Lawn Mower	22
18.1 Lawn Mower	22
19 Storing the Lawn Mower	22
19.1 Storing the Lawn Mower	22
20 Cleaning	22
20.1 Stand the Mower on End	22
20.2 Cleaning the Lawn Mower	23
21 Inspection and Maintenance	23
21.1 Inspecting and Maintaining the Lawn Mower	23
21.2 Inspecting and Maintaining the Engine	23
21.3 Inspecting the Mowing Blade	24
21.4 Sharpening and Balancing the Mowing Blade	24
21.5 Replacing the Mowing Blade	25
21.6 Check Protective Strips	25
22 Troubleshooting Guide	25
22.1 Troubleshoot the lawn mower	25
23 Specifications	27
23.1 EPA	27
23.2 Lawn Mower STIHL RM 655.1 VS	27
23.3 Symbols on the Lawn Mower	27
23.4 Engineering Improvements	27
24 Replacement Parts and Equipment	27
24.1 Genuine STIHL Replacement Parts	27
24.2 Important Replacement Parts	27
25 Disposal	27
25.1 Disposal of the Power Tool	27
26 Limited Warranty	28
26.1 STIHL Incorporated Limited Warranty Policy	28
27 Trademarks	28
27.1 Registered Trademarks	28
27.2 Common Law Trademarks	28
28 Addresses	28
28.1 STIHL Incorporated	28
1 Introducción	29
2 Acerca de este manual de instrucciones	29
2.1 Palabras identificadoras	29
2.2 Símbolos en el texto	29
3 Componentes importantes	29
3.1 Cortacésped	29
4 Símbolos de seguridad en los productos	30
4.1 Cortacésped	30
5 INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD	31
5.1 Advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad generales.	31
5.2 Uso previsto	32
5.3 Operador	32
5.4 Equipamiento de protección personal	33
5.5 Cortacésped	33
5.6 Instrucciones de repostaje	34
5.7 Uso del cortacéspedes –	36
6 Mantenimiento, reparación y almacenamiento	41
6.1 Advertencias e instrucciones	41
7 Antes de empezar a trabajar	42
7.1 Preparación del cortacésped para el funcionamiento	42
8 Armado del cortacéspedes –	42
8.1 Montar el mango	42
8.2 Colocación y retiro del accesorio de mullido	43
8.3 Ensamblar, montar y retirar la bolsa de hierba	44
9 Ajuste del cortacéspedes –	44
9.1 Desplegar el mango	44
9.2 Ajustar el mango	45
9.3 Plegar el mango	45
10 Repostar el cortacésped y agregar aceite de motor	45
10.1 Repostar el cortacésped	45
10.2 Aceite de motor	46
11 Arranque del motor	46
11.1 Arrancar el motor	46
12 Apagado del motor	47
12.1 Apagar el motor	47
13 Engranar y desengranar la cuchilla	47
13.1 Engranar la cuchilla	47
13.2 Desengranar la cuchilla	47
14 Activación y desactivación del sistema de propulsión	48
14.1 Activar el sistema de accionamiento	48
14.2 Desactivación del sistema de propulsión	48
15 Comprobación del cortacéspedes	48
15.1 Probar los mandos	48
16 Durante el funcionamiento	48
16.1 Ajuste de la altura de corte	48
16.2 Corte	49
16.3 Vaciar la bolsa de hierba	50
17 Después de completar el trabajo	50
17.1 Preparación para el transporte o almacenamiento	50
18 Transportar el cortacésped	50
18.1 Cortacésped	50
19 Almacenar el cortacésped	51
19.1 Almacenar el cortacésped	51
20 Limpieza	51
20.1 Volcar el cortacésped hacia atrás	51
20.2 Limpiar el cortacésped	52
21 Inspección y mantenimiento	52
21.1 Inspección y mantenimiento del cortacésped	52
21.2 Inspección y mantenimiento del motor	52
21.3 Inspección de la cuchilla	53
21.4 Afilar y equilibrar la cuchilla	53
21.5 Reemplazar la cuchilla	54
21.6 Comprobar las bandas protectoras	54
22 Guía de solución de problemas	54
22.1 Localizar y corregir las fallas del cortacésped	54
23 Especificaciones	56
23.1 E.P.A.	56
23.2 Cortacésped STIHL RM 655.1 VS	56
23.3 Símbolos en el cortacésped	56
23.4 Mejoramientos técnicos	56
24 Piezas y equipos de repuesto	57
24.1 Piezas de repuesto originales de STIHL	57
24.2 Repuestos importantes	57
25 Eliminación	57
25.1 Desecho de la herramienta motorizada	57
26 Garantía limitada	57
26.1 Política de garantía limitada de STIHL Incorporated	57
27 Marcas comerciales	57
27.1 Marcas comerciales registradas	57
27.2 Marcas comerciales por ley común	57
28 Direcciones	58

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The engine oil specification and capacity can be

found in the engine instruction manual.

NOTICE

The engine of the lawn mower does not contain

any engine oil on delivery. Starting the engine

with no or too little engine oil may damage the

lawn mower.

–

Always check the engine oil level before

starting. If necessary, add additional

engine oil before starting work.

Starting the Engine

11.1

Starting the Engine

WARNING

■

To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to

the operator or bystanders, keep hands, feet

and other parts of the body away from the

mowing blade,

5.7.3. Never reach under

the mowing deck or attempt to touch the mow‐

ing blade while the spark plug boot is connec‐

ted.

WARNING

■

Never operate your lawn mower if it is dam‐

aged, improperly adjusted or maintained, not

completely and securely assembled or not

functioning properly,

5.5. To reduce the risk

of personal injury, always wear proper clothing

and protective apparel, including proper eye

protection,

5.4. To reduce the risk of seri‐

ous or fatal injury from loss of control, always

hold the lawn mower with both hands when

you are working,

5.7.3.

WARNING

■

Never start the engine if fuel is spilled. To

reduce the risk of serious and fatal injuries to

the operator or bystanders, avoid creating any

source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissi‐

pated.

Before starting the engine:

►

Make sure you have a secure and firm footing.

►

Stand upright.

►

Always hold and operate the lawn mower with

two hands.

►

Position the lawn mower on a level surface.

To start the engine:

►

Set the throttle lever (1) to position I.

►

Slowly pull out the starter handle (2) with your

right hand until you feel resistance.

►

Quickly pull out and return the starter han‐

dle (2) until the engine is running.

►

If the engine does not start: Observe the oper‐

ating instructions for the engine.

NOTICE

To make starting easier, avoid starting the

mower in high grass.

Shutting Off the Engine

12.1

Shutting Off the Engine

WARNING

■

The mowing blade will continue to move for a

short while after the switch lever is released.

To avoid serious or fatal injury, avoid contact

with the moving mowing blade. To reduce the

risk of personal injury from unintended activa‐

tion or unauthorized use, shut off the engine,

ensure the mowing blade has stopped and

remove the spark plug boot before transport‐

ing the unit.

To shut off the engine:

►

Position the lawn mower on a level surface.

►

Release the switch lever to disengage the

mowing blade,

13.2

►

Set the throttle lever (1) to position 0 (2).

The engine stops.

►

Exit user position.

English

11 Starting the Engine

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