Starting / Stopping The Engine - Stihl TS 440 Instruction Manual

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Checking the installation of the fuel filler
cap
Grip the cap – the cap is closed
N
properly if it cannot be removed and
the markings (arrows) on the cap
and fuel tank are aligned
If the cap can be removed or the
markings do not align, close the cap
again – see the section "Closing the fuel
filler cap" in this instruction manual.
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Change the fuel pickup body every year
Drain the fuel tank and allow it to air
N
out
Pull the fuel pickup body out of the
N
tank with a wire hook or other
suitable tool and disconnect it from
the hose
Connect a new fuel pickup body to
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the hose
Return the fuel pickup body to the
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tank
Starting / Stopping the
Engine
Checking the wheel brake system
Before starting work
1
Put on gloves and other appropriate
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protective apparel as recommended
in this manual
Pull the brake lever (1) toward the
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front handle and hold it – the cutting
wheel can be turned by hand
Release the brake lever – the wheel
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brake is engaged – the cutting
wheel cannot be turned by hand
If the cutting wheel can be turned by
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hand without pulling the brake lever
toward the front handle: Do not work
with the TS 440 and have the wheel
brake system repaired by an
authorized STIHL servicing dealer
before using the machine.
The brake lever must be free from dirt
and debris and move easily when pulled
forward toward the front handle and
when released.
TS 440