Fueling - Stihl MS 381 Instruction Manual

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Storing Fuel
Store fuel only in approved safety-type
fuel canisters in a dry, cool and safe
location protected from light and the sun.
Fuel mix ages:
Only mix sufficient fuel for a few weeks
work. Do not store fuel mix for longer
than 3 months.
Exposure to light, the sun, low or high
temperatures can quickly make the fuel
mix unusable.
: Thoroughly shake the mixture in the
canister before fueling your
machine.
Pressure may build up in the
canister – open it carefully.
: Clean the fuel tank and canister
from time to time.
Dispose of remaining fuel and
cleaning fluid properly in
accordance with local regulations
and environment requirements.
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Fueling

: Before fueling, clean the filler cap
and the area around it to ensure that
no dirt falls into the tank.
: Position the machine so that the
filler cap is facing up.
Take care not to spill fuel while fuelling
and do not overfill the tank. STIHL
recommends use of the STIHL filling
system (special accessory).
Opening the cap
: Raise the grip until it is upright.
: Turn the cap counterclockwise
(approx. a quarter turn).
: Remove the filler cap.
MS 381