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English 15 Checking the Lawn Mower NOTICE To prevent damage to the lawn mower, only operate the self-propel lever when the engine is running. 14.2 Deactivating Drive System To deactivate drive system: ► Release the self-propel lever. ► Wait until the mower stops moving. 15 Checking the Lawn Mower 15.1 Testing the Controls Switch lever and self-propel lever ► Shut off the engine, 12.1. ► Pull the switch lever and the self-propel lever completely in the direction of the handle and release again. ► If the switch lever or the self-propel lever is sluggish or does not spring back to the starting position: Do not use the lawn mower and con‐ sult an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Blade Brake Clutch ► Start the engine, 11.1. Repeat the following procedure three times: ► Engage the mowing blade, 13.1. You should hear the mowing blade turning. ► Release the switch lever to disengage the mowing blade, 13.2. Within a few seconds, the mowing blade should stop. ► If the mowing blade does not stop within a few seconds: Do not use the lawn mower and con‐ sult an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 16 During Operation 16.1 Adjusting the Cutting Height It is possible to set 7 cutting heights: - 1.0 in. (25 mm) = Position 1 - 1.4 in. (35 mm) = Position 2 - 1.8 in. (45 mm) = Position 3 - 2.2 in. (55 mm) = Position 4 - 2.6 in. (65 mm) = Position 5 - 3.0 in. (75 mm) = Position 6 - 3.4 in. (85 mm) = Position 7 The positions are indicated on the lawn mower. To adjust the cutting height: ► Shut off the engine and wait for the mowing blade to come to a complete stop, 12.1. ► Place the lawn mower on a level surface. ► Pull the cutting height adjustment lever (1) upward and hold it. ► Set the lawn mower in the desired position by raising and lowering it. The current cutting height can be read on the cutting height indicator (2). ► Release the cutting height adjustment lever (1). The lawn mower locks into place. 16.2 Mowing WARNING ■ Always wear proper clothing and protective apparel, including proper eye protection, when operating your lawn mower, 5.4. Keep bystanders at least 50 ft. (15 m) away from the work area, 5.7.5. Work carefully and main‐ tain proper control of the lawn mower, 5.7.3. 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. Do not touch the mowing blade while the spark plug boot is connected. Never touch the moving mowing blade with your hand or any part of your body, 5.7.5. The mower is equipped with a multi-blade and can be used for mowing or mulching. ► Remove the pre-assembled mulching insert for mowing, 8.2.2. 20 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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NOTICE

To prevent damage to the lawn mower, only

operate the self-propel lever when the engine is

running.

14.2

Deactivating Drive System

To deactivate drive system:

►

Release the self-propel lever.

►

Wait until the mower stops moving.

Checking the Lawn Mower

15.1

Testing the Controls

Switch lever and self-propel lever

►

Shut off the engine,

12.1.

►

Pull the switch lever and the self-propel lever

completely in the direction of the handle and

release again.

►

If the switch lever or the self-propel lever is

sluggish or does not spring back to the starting

position: Do not use the lawn mower and con‐

sult an authorized STIHL servicing dealer.

Blade Brake Clutch

►

Start the engine,

11.1.

Repeat the following procedure three times:

►

Engage the mowing blade,

13.1.

You should hear the mowing blade turning.

►

Release the switch lever to disengage the

mowing blade,

13.2.

Within a few seconds, the mowing blade

should stop.

►

If the mowing blade does not stop within a few

seconds: Do not use the lawn mower and con‐

sult an authorized STIHL servicing dealer.

During Operation

16.1

Adjusting the Cutting Height

It is possible to set 7 cutting heights:

–

1.0 in. (25 mm) = Position 1

–

1.4 in. (35 mm) = Position 2

–

1.8 in. (45 mm) = Position 3

–

2.2 in. (55 mm) = Position 4

–

2.6 in. (65 mm) = Position 5

–

3.0 in. (75 mm) = Position 6

–

3.4 in. (85 mm) = Position 7

The positions are indicated on the lawn mower.

To adjust the cutting height:

►

Shut off the engine and wait for the mowing

blade to come to a complete stop,

12.1.

►

Place the lawn mower on a level surface.

►

Pull the cutting height adjustment lever (1)

upward and hold it.

►

Set the lawn mower in the desired position by

raising and lowering it.

The current cutting height can be read on the

cutting height indicator (2).

►

Release the cutting height adjustment

lever (1).

The lawn mower locks into place.

16.2

Mowing

WARNING

■

Always wear proper clothing and protective

apparel, including proper eye protection, when

operating your lawn mower,

5.4. Keep

bystanders at least 50 ft. (15 m) away from the

work area,

5.7.5. Work carefully and main‐

tain proper control of the lawn mower,

5.7.3.

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. Do not touch the

mowing blade while the spark plug boot is

connected. Never touch the moving mowing

blade with your hand or any part of your body,

5.7.5.

The mower is equipped with a multi-blade and

can be used for mowing or mulching.

►

Remove the pre-assembled mulching insert

for mowing,

8.2.2.

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15 Checking the Lawn Mower

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