Fueling - Stihl FS 56 Instruction Manual

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The fuel tank and the canister in which
fuel mix is stored should be cleaned
from time to time.
Fuel mix ratio
Only mix sufficient fuel for a few days
work, not to exceed 30 days of storage.
Store in approved safety fuel-canisters
only. When mixing, pour oil into the
canister first, and then add gasoline.
Examples
Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equiva -
lent high-quality oils)
liters liters
1 0.02
5 0.10
10 0.20
15 0.30
20 0.40
25 0.50
Dispose of empty mixing-oil canisters
only at authorized disposal locations.
20

Fueling

Preparations
(ml)
Before fueling, clean the filler cap
N
and the area around it to ensure that
(20)
no dirt falls into the tank.
(100)
Position the machine so that the
(200)
N
filler cap is facing up.
(300)
(400)
Opening the Tank Cap
(500)
Turn the cap counterclockwise until
N
it can be removed from the tank
opening.
Remove the tank cap.
N
Filling Up with Fuel
Take care not to spill fuel while fueling
and do not overfill the tank.
STIHL recommends you use the STIHL
filler nozzle for fuel (special accessory).
Fill up with fuel.
N
Closing the Tank Cap
Place the cap in the opening.
N
Turn the cap clockwise as far as
N
stop and tighten it down as firmly as
possible by hand.
FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC