Lubricating The Flexible Shaft; Storing The Machine - Stihl FR 130 T Instruction Manual

Lubricating the Flexible Shaft

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Check the film of grease regularly –
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about every 25 hours of operation.
Press down the lever (1) on the
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powerhead.
Pull out the flexible shaft.
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Pull the shaft (2) out of the
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protective tube (3) and note its
installed position.
Coat the shaft uniformly with STIHL
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multipurpose grease (special
accessory). Do not apply too much
grease.
NOTICE
If the drive shaft has turned blue, install
a new one.
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Refit the flexible shaft (2) in the
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protective tube (3) – turn it 180°
from the original installed position
and push it home as far as stop.
Push the flexible shaft fully into the
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powerhead sleeve (4) – turn the
2
shaft back and forth at the same
time.
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2
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Storing the Machine

For periods of 3 months or longer
Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
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well ventilated area.
Dispose of fuel properly in
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accordance with local
environmental requirements.
Run the engine until the carburetor
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is dry – this helps prevent the
carburetor diaphragms sticking
together.
Remove, clean and inspect the
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cutting attachment. Coat metal
cutting attachments with corrosion
inhibitor.
Thoroughly clean the machine.
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Clean the air filter.
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Store the machine in a dry and
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secure location – out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
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