Self-Propulsion (Rma 443 Tc, Rma 448 Tc); Emptying The Grass Catcher Box; Maintenance; General - Stihl RMA 443 Mode D'emploi

12.4 Self-propulsion
(RMA 443 TC, RMA 448 TC)
Note
The RMA 443 TC and RMA 448 TC
lawnmowers have rear-wheel drive.
1 Switching on self-propulsion
● Start the motor ( 12.2)
● Pull self-propulsion
lever (1) to the handlebar
and hold.
Self-propulsion is activated and the lawn
mower moves forwards.
2 Switching off self-propulsion
● Release self-propulsion lever (1).
Self-propulsion is deactivated and the
lawn mower comes to a standstill.
The motor and blade continue to run.
12.5 Emptying the grass catcher
box
Risk of injury!
The motor must be stopped for
safety reasons before removing the
grass catcher box.
● Detach the grass catcher box. (
● Open the grass catcher box at the
tab (1). Fold up the upper part of the
grass catcher box (2) and hold. Fold the
grass catcher box rearwards and empty
the clippings.
● Close the grass catcher box.
● Attach the grass catcher box. (
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13. Maintenance

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13.1 General

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).
Annual service by the specialist dealer:
The lawn mower should be inspected once
annually by a specialist dealer. STIHL
recommends STIHL specialist dealers.

13.2 Cleaning the machine

Maintenance interval:
After each use
Treating the machine carefully will protect
it against damage and extend its service
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life.
● Remove the battery (
● Detach the grass catcher box (
Risk of injury!
Before tilting the mower, place it on
firm, level, flat ground. The machine
9.3)
may tip over when working on it in
the cleaning position. Always stand
to the side of the machine. Never
work in front of or behind the
mower.
9.3)
Cleaning position RMA 443 C,
RMA 443 PC, RMA 443 TC,
RMA 448 PC, RMA 448 TC:
● Stand to the right of the machine to tilt it
upwards.
● Move the upper handlebar (1) to the
lowest position (as far as the stop, the
detent lever does not engage in this
position). (
4.).
● Open the discharge flap (2) with your
right hand and hold it open.
● Hold the bracket with your left hand as
shown and hold the discharge flap
open. At the same time, press the
detent lever (3) with your thumb and
hold it down.
● Hold the machine with your right hand
on the front handle and tilt it rearwards
slowly until the handlebar is in contact
with the ground as shown.
● Release the discharge flap (2) and the
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detent lever (3) and check that the
machine is stable.
Cleaning position RMA 443:
● Hold the upper handlebar (1) and open
the quick-clamping devices – fold
8.3)
downwards.
9.3)
● Set down the upper handlebar (1)
rearwards.
● Open the discharge flap (2) and hold it
open.
● Lift the lawn mower up at the front and
place it in the cleaning position as
shown. Check that the machine is
stable.
9.4)
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