Storing The Machine; Inspections And Maintenance By Stihl Service - Stihl KM 55 Instruction Manual

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Storing the Machine

For periods of about 3 months or longer:
: Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
well ventilated area.
: Dispose fuel properly in accordance
with local environmental
requirements.
: Run the engine until the carburetor
is dry – this helps prevent the
carburetor diaphragms sticking
together.
: Thoroughly clean the machine - pay
special attention to the cylinder fins
and the air filter.
: Remove the tool – clean and inspect
it.
: Store the machine in a dry, high or
locked location – out of the reach
of children and other unauthorized
persons.
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Inspections and
Maintenance by
STIHL Service
Fuel pickup body in tank
: Have the pickup body in the fuel
tank replaced every year.
Spark arresting screen in the
muffler*
: If the engine is low on power, have
the spark arresting screen in the
muffler checked
* see "Guide to Using this Manual"
KM 55