Fueling - Stihl MS 261 Instruction Manual

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Fueling

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.
Always thoroughly shake the mixture in
the canister before fueling your
machine.
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
Filler cap markings
Filler caps and fuel tanks may be
marked in different ways.
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Depending on the version, your unit may
be equipped with a filler cap and fuel
tank with or without symbols.
Left: Filler cap without symbols.
Right: Filler cap with markings and
symbols on cap and tank.
Filler cap without symbols
Opening
Raise handle.
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Twist filler cap counterclockwise
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(approx. 1/4 turn).
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.
Closing
Handle is in an upright position:
Insert the cap – positioning marks
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on the cap and the fuel tank opening
must line up.
The cap should drop fully into the
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opening in this position.
MS 261