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  • Page 1 STIHL FR 131 T Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer Maintenance and Care Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage Main Parts Specifications This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process with electronic systems. FR 131 T...
  • Page 4 Engineering improvements sioning and keep it in a safe place for future ref - erence. Non-compliance Operate decompression STIHL's philosophy is to continually with the User Manual valve improve all of its products. For this may cause serious or reason we may modify the design, even fatal injury.
  • Page 5 Only use cutting attachments and moving parts of the machine. Do not accessories that are explicitly approved wear a scarf, necktie or jewelry. Tie up for this power tool model by STIHL or are technically identical. If you have any FR 131 T...
  • Page 6 – a loose boot may cause if there is a fuel leak – serious or fatal vehicle, properly secure your machine to sparking that could ignite burns could result! prevent turnover, damage and fuel combustible fumes and cause a fire! spillage. FR 131 T...
  • Page 7 The cutting attachment In the event of impending danger or in runs on for a short while an emergency, switch off the engine after releasing the throttle immediately by pressing the stop switch. trigger – coasting effect! FR 131 T...
  • Page 8 This reduces the risk of by a STIHL servicing dealer. never operate the serious or fatal injury from breathing unit without the toxic fumes.
  • Page 9 Ensure that the cutting blades are – Do not continue using or attempt to sharp repair damaged or cracked cutting STIHL recommends the use of original Replace damaged or dull cutting attachments by welding, straightening or – STIHL metal cutting attachments. These attachments immediately, even if modifying the shape (out of balance).
  • Page 10 Maintenance and Repairs Use only a spark plug of the type approved by STIHL and make sure it is Service the machine regularly. Do not in good condition – see "Specifications". attempt any maintenance or repair work Deflector must not be not described in the instruction manual.
  • Page 11 – risk of injury. To reduce the risk of serious injury, never use wire or metal-reinforced line in place of the nylon line. STIHL Polycut Mowing Head with Polymer Blades For mowing unobstructed edges of meadows (without posts, fences, trees or similar obstacles).
  • Page 12 For cutting matted grass, wild growth and scrub and thinning young stands with a stem diameter of no more than 2 cm – do not cut thicker stems – risk of accidents. FR 131 T...
  • Page 13 Do not continue working with a damaged brush knife. Resharpen the brush knife regularly – and whenever it has dulled noticeably, and have it balanced if necessary (STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer). FR 131 T...

  • Page 14: Approved Combinations Of Cutting Attachment, Deflector And Handle

    STIHL SuperCut 20 - 2 attachment you intend to use. used together. No other combinations STIHL AutoCut 25 - 2 are permitted – risk of accidents. STIHL AutoCut C 25 - 2 STIHL AutoCut C 26-2 STIHL AutoCut 36 - 2 FR 131 T...

  • Page 15: Approved Kombitools

    Metal cutting attachments from the STIHL KombiSystem. Grass cutting blade 230 - 2 Only use KombiTools supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for use (230 mm dia.) with your specific model. 10 Grass cutting blade 260 - 2 Only the following KombiTools may be (260 mm dia.)

  • Page 16: Assembling The Unit

    Insert the screw (1) with washer (2) Fit the square nuts (1) in the barrier and tighten it down firmly. bar (2) – make sure the holes line Insert the screw (1) with washer (2) and tighten it down firmly. FR 131 T...
  • Page 17 Go to "Securing the Loop Handle". Screw the square nuts (1) onto the Leave the barrier bar permanently screws (7) as far as stop. mounted to the loop handle. Go to "Securing the Loop Handle". FR 131 T...

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Throttle Cable

    Adjusting the Throttle Cable Mounting the KombiTool It may be necessary to correct the STIHL brushcutter models with the letter adjustment of the throttle cable after T in their designations have a split drive assembling the machine or after a shaft for mounting STIHL KombiTools.

  • Page 19: Mounting The Deflector

    Place the deflector on the gearbox flange. Insert the screws (3) and tighten them down firmly. Insert the stop pin into the hole in the skirt and use it to push the skirt to the left. Pull the skirt off the deflector. FR 131 T...

  • Page 20: Mounting The Cutting Attachment

    Machine supplied without mounting new machine. hardware Machine supplied with mounting hardware Mowing heads and metal cutting attachments may be mounted. Only mowing heads may be used which mount directly to the shaft (2). FR 131 T...
  • Page 21 Tighten down the mowing head (3) firmly. WARNING NOTICE Risk of injury from thrown objects and contact with the cutting attachment. Use Remove the tool used to block the shaft. a deflector that matches the cutting attachment – see "Mounting the Deflector". FR 131 T...
  • Page 22 (13) on to the output shaft counterclockwise and tighten it down firmly. WARNING There is a risk of injury if the cutting attachment works loose. If the mounting nut has become too loose, fit a new one. FR 131 T...

  • Page 23: Fuel

    Engine Oil can quickly make the fuel mix unusable. gasoline vapor. If you mix the fuel yourself, use only STIHL MotoMix may be stored for up to STIHL two-stroke engine oil or another STIHL MotoMix 2 years without any problems.

  • Page 24: Fueling

    Support frame Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. Adjusting the Harness Straps STIHL recommends you use the STIHL filler nozzle for fuel (special accessory). Fill up with fuel. Preparations Closing the Tank Cap...
  • Page 25 The back padding must fit firmly and securely against your back. Removing the Backpack Open the quick-release fastener on the waist belt. Loosen the harness straps by lifting the sliding adjusters and then take off the backpack. FR 131 T...

  • Page 26: Starting / Stopping The Engine

    – the engine If fitted: Remove the transport guard but is still cold. is then ready to start. from the attachment. The choke knob must engage in position. FR 131 T...
  • Page 27 Do not pull out the starter rope all the way – it might otherwise break. Depress the momentary contact stop switch – the engine stops – release the stop switch – it springs back to the run position. FR 131 T...

  • Page 28: Transporting The Unit

    Fuel tank run until completely dry After refueling, press the manual fuel pump bulb at least five times – even if the bulb is already filled with fuel. Set the choke knob to suit the engine temperature. Now start the engine. FR 131 T...
  • Page 29 Grass Cutting Blades up to 260 mm Fit the transport guard on the cutting attachment from below. Disconnect wire rod from the transport guard. Swing wire rod outwards. Swing wire rod into position. Hook wire rod to the transport guard. FR 131 T...

  • Page 30: Operating Instructions

    WARNING filter housing and fit the cover. If the attachment continues to run when Insert the screws (1) and tighten the engine is idling, have your machine them down firmly. checked and repaired by your servicing dealer. FR 131 T...

  • Page 31: Spark Plug

    Install the combination wrench. only suppressed spark plugs of the Press the boot (2) firmly onto the type approved by STIHL – see spark plug. "Specifications". Clean dirty spark plug. Fit the cover (1) and screw it down...

  • Page 32: Engine Running Behavior

    If no grease can be seen on the Pull out the flexible shaft (3). inside of the screw plug (1): Screw the tube (2) of STIHL gear lubricant (special accessory) into the filler hole. Squeeze no more than 5 g (1/5 oz) grease into the gearbox.

  • Page 33: Storing The Machine

    Resharpen Dispose of fuel properly in with a grinder or have the work done accordance with local by a dealer – STIHL recommends a environmental requirements. Refit the flexible shaft (2) in the STIHL servicing dealer.

  • Page 34: Maintaining The Mowing Head

    Placing Power Tool on the Ground Fresh line is advanced automatically if out-of-balance on a STIHL balancer the remaining line is at least 6 cm (special accessory) or have it (2 1/2 in) long. The blade on the...

  • Page 35: Inspections And Maintenance By Dealer

    Maintenance Work next advances about 4 cm (1 1/2 in) of WARNING fresh line. STIHL recommends that you have To reduce the risk of injury, always shut servicing and repair work carried out Replacing Nylon Line off the engine before installing the exclusively by an authorized STIHL blades.

  • Page 36: Maintenance And Care

    Have cleaned by servicing dealer If power is low or cranking effort very high, have valve clearance checked Valve clearance and, if necessary, adjusted by servicing dealer Combustion chamber Have cleaned after every 150 hours of operation by servicing dealer FR 131 T...
  • Page 37 Check tightness Metal cutting attachment Sharpen Check Flexible shaft Replenish film of lubricant Check Gearbox lubrication Replenish Safety labels Replace STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Only if there is a noticeable loss of engine power FR 131 T...

  • Page 38: Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage

    English servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are Spark plug – Minimize Wear and Avoid regularly given the opportunity to attend Antivibration elements Damage – training courses and are supplied with the necessary technical information. Observing the instructions in this manual helps reduce the risk of unnecessary If these maintenance operations are not wear and damage to the power tool.

  • Page 39: Main Parts

    17 Coupling sleeve 18 Loop handle 19 Stop switch 20 Throttle trigger lockout 21 Throttle trigger 22 Throttle cable 23 Flexible shaft 24 Cable holder 25 Drive tube (basic powerhead) 26 Drive tube (KombiTool) 27 Barrier bar Serial number FR 131 T...

  • Page 40: Specifications

    English Weight Specifications Dry, with FS-KM KombiTool, without cutting attachment and deflector Engine 9.6 kg STIHL single cylinder four-stroke engine Overall length with mixture lubrication Displacement: 36.3 cc without KombiTool: 1800 mm Bore: 43 mm Stroke: 25 mm Features Engine power to 1.4 kW (1.9 bhp)

  • Page 41: Guide To Using This Manual 2 Maintenance And Repairs

    For information on compliance with the replacement parts which have been in the following ratios. REACH regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 approved by STIHL for this power tool or see www.stihl.com/reach. FCS - KM, FCB - KM, FSB - KM, are technically identical. Only use high-...

  • Page 42: Safety Precautions And Working Disposal

    Designation: Brushcutter ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG backpack Make: STIHL Series: FR 131 T STIHL products must not be thrown in Serial identification the garbage can. Take the product, number: 4180 accessories and packaging to an Displacement: 36.3 cc approved disposal site for environment- friendly recycling.
  • Page 44 0458-434-0121-A englisch www.stihl.com *04584340121A* 0458-434-0121-A...

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