Rewind Starter; Storing The Machine; Lubricating The Gearbox - Stihl FS 55 Serie Manual De Instrucciones

Rewind Starter

To help prolong the wear life of the
starter rope, observe the following
points:
: Pull the starter rope only in the
direction specified.
: Do not pull the rope over the edge of
the guide bushing.
: Do not pull out the rope more than
specified since it might break.
: Do not let the starter grip snap back,
guide it slowly into the housing.
See also chapter "Starting /
Stopping the Engine"!
Have a damaged starter rope
replaced in good time by your
servicing dealer.
FS 55

Storing the Machine

For periods of about 3 months or longer
: Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
well ventilated area.
: Dispose fuel properly in accordance
with local environmental
requirements.
: Run engine until carburetor is dry –
this helps prevent carburetor
diaphragms sticking together.
: Remove, clean and inspect the
cutting tool.
: 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.
English / USA
Lubricating the
Gearbox
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2
: Check grease level regularly - about
every 25 hours of operation.
: Unscrew the filler plug (1).
: If no grease can be seen on the
inside of the filler plug, screw the
tube (2) of STIHL gear lubricant for
brushcutters - see "Special
Accessories" - into the filler hole.
: Squeeze up to 1/5 oz (5 g) grease
into the gear housing.
Do not completely fill the gear
housing with grease.
: Refit the filler plug and tighten it
down firmly.
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