Storing The Machine; Inspections And Maintenance By Dealer - Stihl KM 55 R Instruction Manual

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.
Thoroughly clean the machine – pay
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special attention to the cylinder fins
and air filter.
Remove, clean and inspect the
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working tool.
Store the machine in a dry, high or
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locked location, out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
KM 55 R, KM 55 RC
Inspections and Maintenance
by Dealer
Maintenance Work
STIHL recommends that you have
servicing and repair work carried out
exclusively by an authorized STIHL
servicing dealer.
Fuel Pickup Body in Tank
Have the pickup body in the fuel
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tank replaced every year.
Spark Arrestor in Muffler
If the engine is low on power, have
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your dealer check the spark arrestor
(country-specific option) in the
muffler.
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