Storing The Machine - Stihl FS 85 Instruction Manual

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► Slip the rotor over the starter post – turn it
back and forth to engage the anchor loop (8)
of the rewind spring.
► Insert the screw (5) and tighten it down firmly.
► Go to "Tensioning the Rewind Spring".
22.6 Tension the rewind spring.
► Make a loop in the unwound starter rope and
use it to turn the rope rotor six full revolutions
counterclockwise.
► Hold the rotor steady. Pull out and straighten
the twisted rope.
► Release the rope rotor.
► Release the rope slowly so that it winds onto
the rotor.
► Check spring tension:
– The starter grip must be firmly seated in the
rope bushing. 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 half turn. If this is not the case, the
spring is overtensioned and could break.
Take one turn of the rope off the rotor.
► Go to "Fitting the Starter Cover".
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22.7 Fitting the Starter Cover
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► Push the upper mounting boss of the cover (2)
under the shroud (4).
► Line up the tank and push the bottom of the
cover onto the tank.
► Insert the screws (1) and tighten them down
firmly.
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If out of use for periods of about 30 days or lon‐
ger
► Drain and clean the fuel tank in a well-ventila‐
ted area.
► Dispose of fuel properly in accordance with
local environmental requirements.
► If a manual fuel pump is fitted: Press the man‐
ual fuel pump at least 5 times.
► Start the engine and run it at idling speed until
it stops
► Remove, clean and inspect the cutting attach‐
ment. Treat metal cutting attachments with
protective oil.
► Thoroughly clean the machine
► Cleaning the Air Filter
► Store the machine in a dry and safe place, out
of the reach of children and other unauthor‐
ized users
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