Stihl MS 241 C-M Manual De Instrucciones página 33

Never remove the cap by turning it
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directly to the open position. Turn it
first approximately 1/8 of a turn
counter-clockwise to the vent
position to relieve any residual
pressure.
Never open the fuel tank while the
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engine is still hot or running.
Never open the fuel tank or re-fuel
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the saw near any sparks, flames or
other ignition sources.
Pick the right fuel: use only good
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quality (89 octane or higher), fresh
fuel blended for the season.
Vapor lock: do not remove the fuel
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cap in an effort to relieve vapor lock.
Removing the cap has no effect on
vapor lock.
Be aware that fuel spraying is more
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likely at higher altitudes.
Preparations
Before fueling, clean the filler cap
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and the area around it to ensure that
no dirt falls into the tank.
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Position the machine so that the
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filler cap is facing up.
WARNING
In order to reduce the risk of fire and
other personal injury from escaping gas
vapor and fumes, remove the fuel filler
cap carefully so as to allow any pressure
build-up in the tank to release slowly
Opening
WARNING
After allowing the chain saw to cool,
remove the fuel filler cap slowly and
carefully to allow any remaining
pressure build-up in the tank to release:
1
Flip up the grip and press the cap
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down firmly (1).
2
While maintaining steady,
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downward pressure, turn the cap
slowly counter-clockwise to the vent
position (2), approximately a
1/8 turn of the cap.
If any significant venting occurs,
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immediately re-seal the tank by
turning the cap clockwise to the
closed position. Allow the saw to
cool further before attempting to
open the tank.
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4
5
Turn the cap to the open position (3)
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only after the contents of the tank
are no longer under pressure. In the
open position, the exterior
positioning mark (4) on the cap will
line up with the "unlocked"
symbol (5) on the fuel tank housing.
Remove the fuel filler cap.
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