Storing The Machine; Lubricating The Gearbox; Replacing The Nylon Line - Stihl FS 55 Instruction Manual

Storing the Machine

For periods of about 3 months or longer
:
Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
well ventilated area.
:
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.
:
Dispose of remaining fuel and
cleaning solution properly in
accordance with local
environmental requirements.
FS 55
Lubricating the
Gearbox
1
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.
English / USA

Replacing the Nylon Line

STIHL AutoCut 21-2
Always inspect the mowing head for
signs of wear before fitting replacement
nylon line.
If there are signs of serious wear,
replace the parts concerned or
install a completely new mowing
head.
Preparing the brushcutter
:
Shut off the engine.
:
Lay your brushcutter on its back
with the mowing head facing
upward.
: Remove the mowing head.
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