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Dear Customer, Mowing deck button (RT 6112 ZL,

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Thank you for choosing STIHL. We RT 6127 ZL) 22
develop and manufacture our quality
1. Table of contents Cruise control button (RT 6112 ZL,
products to meet our customers' RT 6127 ZL) 23
Notes on the instruction manual 4

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requirements. The products are designed Reverse mowing safety switch 23
for reliability even under extreme General 4
Driving direction selector lever 23
conditions. Instructions for reading the
Steering wheel 24
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instruction manual 4
STIHL also stands for premium service
Machine overview 6 Driver's seat adjustment 24
quality. Our specialist dealers guarantee
competent advice and instruction as well Ride-on mower 6 Drive pedal 24
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as comprehensive service support. Dashboard 8 Brake pedal 25

We thank you for your confidence in us For your safety 9 Parking brake 25
and hope you will enjoy working with your General 9 Cutting height adjustment lever 26
STIHL product. Grass catcher box emptying lever 26
Training – learning to use the
machine 10 Grass catcher box release lever 27
Transporting the ride-on mower 10 Gearbox freewheel lever 27
Refilling the tank – handling petrol 10 Level sensor (grass catcher box) 28
Clothing and equipment 11 Electronics 28
Dr. Nikolas Stihl Before operation 11 Self-diagnosis when starting 28
During operation 12 Ride-on mower faults during
Maintenance and repairs 15 operation 29
IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE AND Storage for prolonged periods Electronics faults 29
KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE. without operation 16 Display RT 6112 ZL, RT 6127 ZL 29
Disposal 16 5-digit segmental display 30
Description of symbols 17 Set button 30
Standard equipment 19 Mode button 30
Operations prior to initial use 20 Display of faults 30
Controls 20 Display of operating information 30
Ignition lock with light switch 20 Display of active functions 31
Throttle lever with choke function Notes on working with the
(RT 5097) 20 machine 31
Throttle lever (RT 5097 Z, Safety devices 32
RT 5112 Z, RT 6112 ZL, Operating the machine 33
RT 6127 ZL) 21 Filling the fuel tank 33
Choke knob (RT 5097 Z, Starting the engine 34
RT 5112 Z, RT 6112 ZL,
RT 6127 ZL) 21 Stopping the engine 34
Mowing deck switch (RT 5097, Driving 35
RT 5097 Z, RT 5112 Z) 22 Braking 35

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 Adjusting the cutting height 35 Charging the battery using the
charger plug 57
2. Notes on the instruction
Mowing 36
Replacing headlamp bulbs 58
manual
Programming automatic
disengagement of the mowing Combustion engine 58
deck 36 Gearbox 59
2.1 General
Emptying the grass catcher box 37 Storage 59
Removing and attaching the grass This instruction manual constitutes
Extended periods of inoperation
catcher box 37 original manufacturer’s instructions in
(e.g. winter break) 59
the sense of EC Directive 2006/42/EC.
Pulling loads 38 Following storage for extended
Operating on slopes 39 periods (e.g. over winter) 59 STIHL is continually striving to further
develop its range of products; we therefore
Mowing deck 39 Transport 59
reserve the right to make alterations to the
Removing the mowing deck 39 Standard spare parts 60 form, technical specifications and
Installing the mowing deck 41 Accessories 60 equipment level of our standard
Maintenance 44 Environmental protection 60 equipment.
Maintenance schedule 44 Minimising wear and preventing For this reason, the information and
damage 60 illustrations in this manual are subject to
Cleaning the machine 45 alterations.
Opening the engine hood 46 Declaration of conformity 61
EU declaration of conformity – This instruction manual may describe
Closing the engine hood 46 models that are not available in all
STIHL RT 5097.1, RT 5097.1 Z, RT
Removing the discharge chute 46 countries.
5112.1 Z, RT 6112.1 ZL, RT 6127.1
Installing the discharge chute 46 ZL ride-on mower 61 This instruction manual is protected by
Fuel cock 47 UKCA-Declaration of Conformity copyright. All rights reserved, especially
Checking the engine oil filling level 47 STIHL RT 5097.1, RT 5097.1 Z, RT the right of reproduction, translation and
Changing the engine oil 47 5112.1 Z, RT 6112.1 ZL, RT 6127.1 processing using electronic systems.
Topping up engine oil 48 ZL Ride-On Mower 62
Checking the safety devices 48 Technical specifications 63
Dimensions 66 2.2 Instructions for reading the
Cleaning the level sensor (grass instruction manual
catcher box) 49 REACH 66
Mowing blade maintenance 49 Troubleshooting 67 Illustrations and texts describe specific
operating steps.
Checking the installation position of Service schedule 69
the mowing deck 52 Handover confirmation 69 All symbols which are affixed to the
Changing the wheels 52 machine are explained in this instruction
Service confirmation 70
manual.
Tyre pressure 54
Lubrication 54 Viewing direction:
Opening and closing the battery Viewing direction when "left" and "right"
compartment 54 are used in the instruction manual:
Removing and installing the battery 55 the user is standing behind the machine
and is looking forwards in the direction of
Fuses 57
travel.

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