STIHL AMK 065 Mulching Kit Instruction Manual

: June 5, 2024
: STIHL

Table of Contents

STIHL AMK 065 Mulching Kit
Introduction
Guide to Using this Manual
- Applicable Documents
Fitting and Removing the Mulch Plug
- Inserting the Mulch Insert
- Removing the Mulch Insert
Working with the Mulch Insert
- Mulching
References
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STIHL AMK 065 Mulching Kit

Introduction

Dear Customer,
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We thank you for your confidence in us and hope you will enjoy working with your STIHL product.

Guide to Using this Manual

Applicable Documents

Local safety regulations apply.

In addition to this instruction manual, read, understand and keep the following documents:
- STIHL RMA 765 V instruction manual

Fitting and Removing the Mulch Plug

Inserting the Mulch Insert

Switch the lawn mower off, pull out the activation key and remove the battery.
Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
Open discharge flap (1) and hold it open.
Insert mulch insert (2) into discharge chute (3).
Lift detent catch (4) and engage retaining lugs (5) in the housing by applying pressure from above.
Close discharge flap (1).

Removing the Mulch Insert

Switch the lawn mower off, pull out the activation key and remove the battery.
Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
Open the discharge flap and hold it open.
Lift the detent catch.
Remove the mulch insert.
Close the discharge flap.

Working with the Mulch Insert

Mulching

During mulching, the cut grass is chopped up several times through a special air flow guidance system in the mower blade area and then blown
back into the turf. The clippings remain on the lawn surface where they partially decompose and serve as a natural fertilizer. To ensure a perfect, thick lawn, mulch regularly, removing 1/3 of the grass height.
Requirements for good mulching results:

Frequency: At least twice a week in the spring (main period of growth) and once a week in the summer and autumn.
Cutting height: Remove approximately one third of the grass height, only use cutting heights 3 to 7.
Mow the lawn when dry if possible.
Use well sharpened cutting blades.
Select a low rate of feed.
Vary the mowing direction and ensure that the mowing strips overlap.
Always mow very tall grass in stages. If the cutting height is too low or the grass is wet, the housing may become clogged, blocking the cutting blade!