Lubricating The Gearbox; Storing The Machine - Stihl BT 131 Instruction Manual

Lubricating the Gearbox

Check grease level after every 50 hours
of operation and re-lubricate if
necessary.
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Remove the screw plug (1).
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If no grease can be seen on the
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inside of the screw plug (1): Screw
the tube (2) of STIHL gear lubricant
(special accessory) into the filler
hole.
Squeeze about 5 - 10 g (1/5 - 2/5
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oz) grease into the gearbox.
NOTICE
Do not completely fill the gearbox with
grease.
Unscrew the tube (2).
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Insert the screw plug (1) and tighten
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it down firmly.
BT 131

Storing the Machine

For periods of about 3 months or longer
Remove the auger.
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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.
Thoroughly clean the machine.
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Store the machine in a dry and
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secure location Keep out of the
reach of children and other
unauthorized persons.
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