Fueling - Stihl SR 430 Instruction Manual

Fueling

Preparations
N Before fueling, clean the bayonet-
type fuel cap and the area around it
to ensure that no dirt falls into the
tank.
N Position the machine so that the fuel
cap is facing up.
Never use a tool to open or close
the bayonet-type fuel cap. This
may damage the cap and cause
fuel leakage.
Opening the bayonet-type fuel cap
1.
2.
N Press the bayonet-type fuel cap
down as far as stop, turn it
counterclockwise (about 1/8 turn)
and remove.
SR 430, SR 450
Filling up with fuel
Take care not to spill fuel while fueling
and do not overfill the tank. STIHL
recommends you use the STIHL filler
nozzle for fuel (special accessory).
Closing the bayonet-type fuel cap
1.
2.
N Place the cap on the tank opening
and turn it slips into position.
N Press the fuel cap down by hand as
far as stop and turn it clockwise
(about 1/8 turn) until it engages.
Change the fuel pickup body every
year
N
Drain the fuel tank.
N Use a hook to pull the fuel pickup
body out of the tank and take it off
the hose.
N
Push the new pickup body into the
hose.
N Place the pickup body in the tank.
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