Fuel Hoses; Pickup Body - Stihl BR 500 Service Manual

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Equalization of pressure takes
place via the tank vent (1). There
must be no build-up of vacuum in
the tank. If the tank vent does not
operate properly, replace it together
with the O-ring.
– Clean the tank vent (1) and the
area around it before removing.
: If the tank vent (1) has to be
replaced, use a suitable tool to
pry it out of the fuel tank.
Hold the tank vent during this
operation to prevent it popping out.
Take care not to damage the fuel
tank.
Install in the reverse sequence.
Use a new O-ring.
– Coat O-ring and bead of tank
vent with
STIHL Press Fluid OH 723
before installing, b 13.
– Press home the tank vent
squarely as far as stop – it must
snap audibly into position.
Install all other parts in the reverse
sequence.
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6.6 Fuel Hoses/Pickup Body
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– Remove the shroud with rewind
starter, b 5.9
: Carefully pry the connector (1)
with hoses and pickup body out
of its seat.
2
: If necessary, pull off the fuel
hoses (arrows) and pickup
body (1).
Install in the reverse sequence.
: Fit a new O-ring (2).
The tab on the connector (arrow)
must locate in the fuel tank's recess.
– Press home the connector as far
as stop – it must snap audibly into
position.
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BR 500, BR 550, BR 600