Fueling - Stihl TS 480i Instruction Manual

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Fueling

Preparing the machine
Before fueling, clean the filler cap
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and the area around it so that dirt
cannot fall into the tank
Always position the machine so that
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the filler cap is facing upwards
WARNING
Never use a tool to open the bayonet
filler cap. The cap can be damaged and
fuel may escape.
Opening the filler cap
1.
2.
Press the filler cap down as far as
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possible by hand, then turn it
counterclockwise (approx. 1/8 turn)
and remove
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Refueling
Take care not to spill fuel while fueling
and do not overfill the tank. STIHL
recommends use of the STIHL filling
system for fuel (special accessory).
Closing the filler cap
1.
2.
Fit the cap and turn it until it
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engages in the bayonet catch
Press the cap down as far as
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possible by hand and turn it
clockwise (approx. 1/8 turn) until it
engages
Checking the lock
Grip the cap – the cap is closed
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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 sections "Closing the filler
cap" and "Checking the lock".
Changing the fuel pickup body every
year
The fuel pickup body is equipped with a
magnetic separator.
Drain the fuel tank
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Pull the fuel pickup body out of the
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tank with a hook 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
TS 480i, TS 500i