Rewind Starter; Lubricating The Gearbox; Storing The Machine - Stihl FS 55 Instruction Manual

Rewind Starter

To help prolong the wear life of the
starter rope, observe the following
points:
N Pull the starter rope only in the
direction specified.
N Do not pull the rope over the edge of
the guide bushing.
N Do not pull out the rope more than
specified.
N Do not allow the starter grip to snap
back, guide it back into the housing
slowly – see chapter on "Starting /
Stopping the Engine."
Have a damaged starter rope replaced
by your dealer before it breaks
completely. STIHL recommends that
you have servicing and repair work
carried out exclusively by an authorized
STIHL servicing dealer.
FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC

Lubricating the Gearbox

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N Check lubricant filling periodically
and after approx. every 25 hours of
operation
N Unscrew the locking screw (1) – if
no grease can be seen on the
inside, then screw in the tube (2) of
STIHL gear lubricant for
brushcutters (special accessory)
N
Squeeze up to 1/5 oz (5 g) of
grease into the gear housing
Do not completely fill the gear
housing with grease.
N Unscrew lubricant tube (2)
N Refit locking screw and tighten
securely

Storing the Machine

For periods of 3 months or longer
N Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
well ventilated area.
N Dispose of fuel properly in
accordance with local
environmental requirements.
N Run the engine until the carburetor
is dry – this helps prevent the
carburetor diaphragms sticking
together.
N Remove, clean and inspect the
cutting attachment.
N Thoroughly clean the machine –
pay special attention to the cylinder
fins and air filter.
N Store the machine in a dry and
secure location – out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
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