Preparing The Machine For; General Points; Installing The Mono Comfort; Rma 443 Pc, Rma 443 Tc, Rma 448 Pc, Rma 448 Tc) - Stihl RMA 443 Mode D'emploi

7. Preparing the machine for

operation

7.1 General points

Risk of injury.
Observe the safety instructions in
the section "For your safety" (
Remove the safety plug,
particularly before
performing any work on the lawn
mower ( 9.1).
● Place the machine on level, firm ground
when performing all the operations
described.
The batteries are charged to
approx. 30% on delivery. They must
be therefore be charged before
being used for the first time.
● Charging the battery ( 8.).

7.2 Installing the mono comfort

handlebar (RMA 443 C,
RMA 443 PC, RMA 443 TC,
RMA 448 PC, RMA 448 TC)
● 1 Insert the sleeve (J) into the bore on
the handlebar (1).
● 2 Fit the two washers (L) with the
convex side facing inwards onto the
sleeve.
● 3 Hold the sleeve (J) and washers (L)
and insert together with the
handlebar (1) into the handlebar
bracket (2).
● 4 Insert the nut (M) into the handlebar
bracket as shown.
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● 5 Insert the bolt (K) from the outside
inwards through the bores in the
handlebar (1) and in the handlebar
bracket (2).
● 6 Tighten the bolt.
Tightening torque:
18 - 22 Nm
Installing the electric cable and linkage:
4.).
● Press the electric cable (3) and the
linkage (4 - RMA 443 TC,
RMA 448 TC) into the holders on the
handlebar bracket and on the
handlebar (5,6) as shown and fix to the
handlebar with the cable clip (7).

7.3 Installing dual handlebar

(RMA 443)

● Fit the protective sleeves (I) onto
the lower handlebars (1).
● Insert the screw (F) through the bore in
the cable guide (G).
● Fit the upper handlebar (2) onto the
lower handlebar sections (1).
● Attach the cable guide (G) to the
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electric cable (3) and insert the
screw (F) through the bore from the
inside outwards.
● On the opposite side, insert the
screw (F) from the inside outwards
through the bores.
● Screw the quick clamping devices (E)
onto the screws (F) (the screw should
project by about one screw thread turn)
and fold upwards.
● Check correct assembly:
The quick-clamping devices (E) must
be sufficiently tightened so that they are
pressed tightly against the handlebar
and the upper handlebar is firmly
connected to the lower handlebar.
If the handlebar is not firmly installed or
the quick-clamping devices are not
correctly located, open the quick-
clamping devices and turn them until
they are securely fastened.
● Insert the electric cable (3) into the
holder (4) of the handlebar console as
shown.
Installing the cable clip:
● Press the cable clip (H) onto the upper
handlebar. Distance between the cable
clip and switch:
4
25 - 27 cm
Insert the electric cable (3) into the
cable clip (H) as shown, close the
tab (5) and allow it to engage.
7.4 Assembling the grass
catcher box
● Fit the upper part of the grass
catcher box (B) onto the lower part of
the grass catcher box (C). Ensure
correct location in the guides.
● Push pin (D) through the bores
provided from inside.
● Allow the upper part of the grass
catcher box (B) to engage in the lower
part of the grass catcher box using
slight pressure.
● Attach the grass catcher box (
5
9.3).
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