Storing; Cleaning - Stihl MS 651 Instruction Manual

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Carrying the chainsaw in a vehicle
► Secure the saw to prevent tipping over and
movement.

14 Storing

14.1 Storing the Chainsaw
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
► Fit the chain scabbard so that it completely
covers the guide bar.
► Observe the following points when storing the
chainsaw:
– Chainsaw is out of reach of children.
– The chainsaw is clean and dry.
► If you store the chainsaw for more than 30
days:
► Remove the guide bar and saw chain.
► Open the fuel tank cap.
► Drain the fuel tank.
► Close the fuel tank.
► If a manual fuel pump is fitted: Press the
manual fuel pump at least 5 times.
► Start the engine and run it at idling speed
until it stops.

15 Cleaning

15.1 Cleaning the Saw
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
► Allow chainsaw to cool down.
► Clean the saw with a damp cloth or STIHL
resin solvent.
► Clean cooling air slots with a soft brush.
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► Rotate the filter cover lock (1) a quarter turn
counterclockwise.
► Remove the filter cover (2).
► Pull off the spark plug boot (3).
► Rotate the shroud lock (4) counterclockwise
until the shroud (5) can be removed.
► Remove the shroud (5).
► Remove the chain sprocket cover.
► Use a soft brush, damp cloth or STIHL resin
solvent to clean the cylinder fins, the inside of
the shroud and filter cover..
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► Clean the area around the sprocket with a
damp cloth or STIHL resin solvent.
► Place the shroud (5) in position.
► Turn the shroud lock (4) clockwise and tighten
it down firmly.
The shroud is closed.
► Press the spark plug boot (3) firmly home.
► Fit the filter cover (2).
► Rotate the filter cover lock (1) clockwise until
you hear a click.
The filter cover lock (1) is secure.
► Fit the chain sprocket cover.
15.2 Cleaning the Bar and Chain
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
► Remove the bar and chain.
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► Clean the oil port (1), oil inlet hole (2) and bar
groove (3) with a soft brush or STIHL resin
solvent.
► Clean the saw chain with a soft brush or
STIHL resin solvent.
► Mount the bar and chain.
15.3 Cleaning the Air Filter
Very fine dust can collect in the air filter. The
dust can clog the filter and cannot be removed
by brushing or knocking out. The air filter must
be cleaned with a cleaning agent.
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
► Rotate the filter cover lock (1) a quarter turn
counterclockwise.
► Remove the filter cover (2).
► Clean the area around the air filter (3) with a
damp cloth or a soft brush.
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