Storing The Machine - Stihl BR 420 Manual De Instrucciones

English / USA
Tensioning rewind spring
: Make a loop in the unwound starter
rope and use it to turn the rope rotor
six full revolutions in the direction of
the arrow (see illustration).
: Hold the rotor steady – straighten
the twisted rope.
: Release the rotor and let go of rope
slowly so that it winds onto the rotor.
The starter grip must sit firmly in the
rope guide bushing. If the grip
droops to one side: Increase spring
tension by one additional turn.
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When the starter rope is fully
extended it must be possible to
rotate the rotor at least another half
turn. If this is not possible, the spring
is overtensioned and could break.
Take one turn of the rope off the
rotor.
: Fit the starter cover on the engine.
: Tighten down the screws firmly.

Storing the Machine

For periods of about 3 months or longer:
: Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
well ventilated area.
: Dispose of remaining fuel and
cleaning solution properly in
accordance with local
environmental requirements.
: Run engine until carburetor is dry –
this helps prevent carburetor
diaphragms sticking together.
: Thoroughly clean the machine – pay
special attention to the cylinder fins
and air filter.
: Store the machine in a dry, high or
locked location – out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
BR 420