16 Maintenance
► Detach spark plug socket (1).
► Hold handlebar (2) and loosen star grip nuts (3).
► Fold handlebar (2) rearwards.
► Open discharge flap (4) and hold it open.
► Upend the lawn mower.
15.2 Cleaning the Lawn Mower
► Stop the engine.
► Allow the lawn mower to cool down.
► Detach the spark plug socket.
► Clean the lawn mower with a damp cloth.
► Clean the ventilation slots with a paintbrush.
► Upend the lawn mower.
► Clean the area around the blade and the blade with a
stick, a soft brush or a damp cloth.
16 Maintenance
16.1 Maintenance Intervals
Maintenance intervals are dependent on the ambient
conditions and the working conditions. STIHL recommends
the following maintenance intervals:
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Engine
► Maintain the engine as described in the engine instruction
manual.
Lawn mower
► Have the lawn mower inspected annually by a STIHL
specialist dealer.
16.2 Removing and Attaching the Blade
16.2.1 Removing the Blade
► Stop the engine.
► Detach the spark plug socket.
► Upend the lawn mower.
► Block blade (1) using a piece of wood (4).
► Unscrew screw (2) and remove together with washer (3).
► Remove blade (1).
► Discard screw (2) and washer (3).
Use a new screw and washer to attach blade (1).
16.2.2 Attaching the Blade
► Stop the engine.
► Detach the spark plug socket.
► Upend the lawn mower.
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