Stihl MS 171 Instruction Manual page 36

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Twist filler cap counterclockwise
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(approx. 1/4 turn).
Markings on filler cap and housing must
align.
Remove the filler cap.
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Refueling
Take care not to spill fuel while fueling
and do not overfill the tank – leave
approx. 1/2" (13 mm) air space.
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Closing
Handle is in an upright position:
Position filler cap – markings on filler
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cap and housing must align.
Push the filler cap down as far as it
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will go.
Push the filler cap down and twist it
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clockwise until it engages.
Then the markings on filler cap and
housing will align.
Flip the handle down.
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Filler cap is now closed.
If the filler cap will not engage into the
tank housing
The base of the filler cap is rotated in
relation to the upper part.
Look at the black alignment marks
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on the top of the filler cap.
MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C