Lubricating The Gearbox; Storing The Machine - Stihl HS 82 Instruction Manual

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► Unscrew the spark plug.
11.2 Checking the Spark Plug
► Clean dirty spark plug.
► Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if neces‐
sary – see "Specifications".
► Rectify the problems which have caused foul‐
ing of the spark plug.
Possible causes are:
– Too much oil in fuel mix.
– Dirty air filter.
– Unfavorable running conditions.
WARNING
Arcing may occur if the adapter nut (1) is loose
or missing. Working in an easily combustible or
explosive atmosphere may cause a fire or an
explosion. This can result result in serious inju‐
ries or damage to property.
► Use resistor type spark plugs with a properly
tightened adapter nut.
11.3 Installing the spark plug
► Fit the spark plug by hand and screw it in
► Tighten spark plug with combination wrench
► Press the spark plug boot firmly onto the spark
plug

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Use STIHL gear lubricant for hedge trimmers
(special accessory) for lubricating the blade drive
gear.
A
1
After about 25 hours of operation:
► Remove the screw plug (1) from the gear
housing on the underside of the unit.
► Screw the tube of grease (2) into the filler
hole.
► Squeeze up to 5 g grease into the gearbox.
NOTICE
Do not completely fill the gearbox with grease.
► Remove the tube of grease (2).
► Refit the filler plug and tighten it down firmly.

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For periods of 3 months or longer
► Drain and clean the fuel tank in a well ventila‐
ted area.
► Dispose of fuel properly in accordance with
local environmental requirements.
► Run the engine until the carburetor is dry – this
helps prevent the carburetor diaphragms stick‐
ing together.
► Clean the cutting blades, check condition and
spray with STIHL resin solvent.
► Fit the blade scabbard.
► Thoroughly clean the machine – pay special
attention to the cylinder fins and air filter.
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