Lubricating The Gearbox - Stihl FC 83 Instruction Manual

english / USA
Lubricating the
Gearbox
1
Gearbox with grease nipple
:
Relubricate about every 50 hours of
operation.
:
Apply grease gun (1) to nipple and
fill gear housing with 1/4 oz (5-10 g)
of STIHL gear lubricant for
brushcutters (see chapter "Special
Accessories").
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2
1
Gearbox with filler plug
:
Check grease level regularly - about
every 25 hours of operation.
:
Unscrew the filler plug (1).
:
If no grease can be seen on the
inside of the filler plug, screw the
tube of grease (2) (see chapter
"Special Accessories") into the filler
hole.
:
Squeeze grease into the gear
housing - about 1/4 oz (5-10 g)
Do not not completely fill the gear
housing with grease.
: Refit the filler plug and tighten it
down firmly.
FC 83