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► Slowly pull out starter handle (3) to the point of
noticeable resistance with the right hand.
► Keep quickly pulling out and returning starter
handle (3) until the engine is running.
► If the engine does not start: see the engine
instruction manual.
9.2
Stopping the Engine
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Release the control bar for mowing.
The engine stops.
► Leave the user position.
10 Checking the Lawn Mower
10.1
Checking the Controls
Control bar for mowing and control bar for self-
propulsion
► Stop the engine.
► Pull the control bar for mowing and the control
bar for self-propulsion fully in the direction of
the handlebar and release again.
► If the control bar for mowing or the control bar
for self-propulsion is stiff or does not spring
back into the initial position: do not use the
lawn mower and consult a STIHL specialist
dealer.
The control bar for mowing or the control bar
for self-propulsion is defective.
10.2
Checking the Blade
► Stop the engine.
► Detach the spark plug socket.
► Upend the lawn mower,
► Measure the following:
– Thickness a
– Width b
– Sharpening angle c
► If the minimum thickness or minimum width is
fallen below: replace the blade,
► If the sharpening angle is not correct: sharpen
the blade,
19.2.
► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL special‐
ist dealer.
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15.1.
19.2.
10 Checking the Lawn Mower
11 Operating the Lawn Mower
11.1
Holding and Guiding the Lawn
Mower
► Hold the handlebar with both hands so the
thumbs enclose the handlebar.
11.2
Setting the Cutting Height
Four cutting heights can be set:
– 30 mm = position 1
– 50 mm = position 2
– 70 mm = position 3
– 85 mm = position 4
The cutting height is set separately at the front
and rear. The cutting height setting must be iden‐
tical at the front and rear.
Setting the rear cutting height
► Stop the engine.
The blade must not be turning.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Press the rear axle downwards.
The rear axle is released and can be adjusted.
► Move the rear axle into the desired position on
the left and right.
Setting the front cutting height
► Stop the engine.
The blade must not be turning.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
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