Lubricating The Gearbox; Storing The Machine - Stihl FS-KM Instruction Manual

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Lubricating the Gearbox

Gearbox without Screw Plug
If the gearbox has no screw plug:
N
gearbox is maintenance-free and
requires no re-lubrication.
Gearbox with Screw Plug
1
If the gearbox has a screw plug (1):
N
Check grease level after every 25
hours of operation and re-lubricate if
necessary.
22
1
Remove the screw plug (1).
N
If no grease can be seen on the
N
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)
N
grease into the gearbox.
NOTICE
Do not completely fill the gearbox with
grease.
Unscrew the tube (2).
N
Insert the screw plug (1) and tighten
N
it down firmly.

Storing the Machine

For periods of about 3 months or longer
Remove, clean and inspect the
N
cutting attachment. Coat metal
cutting attachments with corrosion
inhibitor.
Thoroughly clean the machine.
N
If the KombiTool is removed from
N
the KombiEngine and stored
separately: Fit the protective cap on
the drive tube to avoid dirt getting
into the coupling.
Store the machine in a dry and
N
secure location – out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
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