● Remove the dirt and accumulated
deposits using a brush, a damp cloth or
a stick – do not use aggressive cleaning
agents. STIHL recommends the use of
a special cleaner (e.g. STIHL special
cleaner).
● Never spray water onto the handlebar,
engine components, seals or bearing
points. This would result in expensive
repairs.
● Engine:
Remove dirt from the cooling ribs, fan
wheel, area around the air filter,
exhaust, etc. to ensure that the engine
is adequately cooled.
● Gearbox housing, chassis and hoes
can be cleaned using a water jet or
high-pressure cleaner.
Avoid damage to the machine!
When using a high-pressure
cleaner, maintain a distance of at
least 1 m and never direct the
water jet directly at bearing points,
drive shaft or seals – especially the
seal between the gearbox housing
and guard plate.
12.3 Engine
Maintenance interval:
Before each use
● Check the engine oil level (see engine
instruction manual)
● Check the oil level in the oil bath air filter
(see engine instruction manual)
Observe the operating and maintenance
instructions contained in the attached
engine instruction manual.
0478 404 9602 A - EN
12.4 Gearbox
Maintenance position:
Avoid damage to the machine!
Make sure that neither oil nor petrol
escapes. Place the machine in the
upright position during storage.
● Move the machine onto firm and level
ground.
● Place the transport wheel in the
transport position.(
11.4)
● Set the brake spur to the highest level.
● Park the tiller as shown and make sure
that it is stable.
Maintenance interval:
Before each use:
● Check the oil level in the gearbox.
After the first month or after 20
operating hours:
● Change the gearbox oil.
Every 6 months or after 100 operating
hours:
● Change the gearbox oil.
Checking the oil level in the gearbox:
● Place the machine in the cleaning or
maintenance position. (
● Open the gearbox oil cap. (
● No gearbox oil visible at filler neck (1):
there is not enough gearbox oil in the
gearbox - top up the gearbox oil.
● Gearbox oil visible at filler neck (1):
there is enough gearbox oil in the
gearbox.
Changing the gearbox oil:
● Place the machine in the cleaning or
maintenance position.(
12.2)
12.2)
7.13)
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