Storing The Machine - Stihl BT 120 C Instruction Manual

: Let go of rope slowly so that it winds
onto the rotor.
The starter grip must locate firmly in
the rope guide bush. If the grip
droops to one side: Add one more
turn on rope rotor to increase spring
tension.
When the starter rope is fully extended
it must still be possible to rotate the rotor
another 1 1/2 turns.
If this is not the case, the spring is
overtensioned and could break.
:
Take one turn of rope off the rotor in
such a case.
:
Fit the fan housing.
Replacing a Broken Rewind
Spring
:
Remove the rope rotor as described
under "Replacing a Broken Starter
Rope".
The bits of spring in the fan housing
might still be under tension and
could fly apart when you take them
out of the housing. To reduce risk of
injury, wear eye and face protection
and work gloves.
BT 120 C
: Take out the screws (7).
: Remove the spring housing and
parts of spring.
:
Lubricate replacement spring in
new spring housing with a few drops
of non-resinous oil – see "Special
Accessories".
Place the replacement spring with
housing in position – bottom plate must
face up. If the spring pops out of the
housing during installation: Refit it in the
clockwise direction, starting outside and
working inward.
:
Fit the screws.
:
Install the rope rotor as described
under "Replacing a Broken Starter
Rope".
:
Tension the rewind spring.
: Fit the fan housing.
English / USA

Storing the Machine

For periods of about 3 months or longer:
:
Removing the auger.
:
Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
well ventilated area.
:
Run engine until carburetor is dry –
this helps prevent carburetor
diaphragms sticking together.
: 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.
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