Lubricating The Gearbox; Storing The Machine; Maintaining The Mowing Head - Stihl FS 111 RX Instruction Manual

Lubricating the Gearbox

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Check the grease level regularly –
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about every 25 hours of operation.
Unscrew the filler plug (1). If no
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grease can be seen on the inside of
the filler plug, screw the tube (2) of
STIHL gear lubricant (special
accessory) into the filler hole.
Squeeze up to 5 g grease into the
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gearbox.
NOTICE
Do not completely fill the gearbox with
grease.
Remove the tube of grease (2).
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Refit the filler plug (1) and tighten it
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down firmly.
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Storing the Machine

If out of use for periods of about 30 days
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.
If a manual fuel pump is fitted: Press
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the manual fuel pump at least 5
times.
Start the engine and run it at idling
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speed until it stops.
Remove, clean and inspect the
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cutting attachment. Coat metal
cutting attachments with corrosion
inhibitor.
Thoroughly clean the machine – pay
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special attention to the cylinder fins
and air filter.
Store the machine in a dry and
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secure location – out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
Maintaining the Mowing
Head
Laying down the machine
Switch off the engine
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Lay down the machine so that the
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mount for the cutting attachment
faces upward
Replacing Nylon Line
Always check the mowing head for signs
of wear before replacing the nylon line.
WARNING
If there are signs of serious wear,
replace the complete mowing head.
The nylon mowing line is referred to as
"nylon line" or "line" in the following.
The mowing head is supplied with
illustrated instructions for replacing the
nylon line. Keep the instructions for the
mowing head in a safe place.
If necessary, remove the mowing
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head.
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