Storing The Machine; Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades; Inspection And Maintenance By User - Stihl FT 250 Instruction Manual

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WARNING
The bits of the spring may still be under tension
and could fly apart when you remove the rope
rotor and spring housing. To reduce the risk of
injury, Wear a face shield and work gloves.
7
► Take out the screws (7).
► Remove the spring housing and pieces of
spring.
► Lubricate the new, ready-to-fit replacement
spring in the new spring housing with a few
drops of resin-free oil.
► Place the replacement spring with spring
housing in position – bottom plate facing up.
If the spring pops out and uncoils, refit it in the
clockwise direction, starting outside and working
inwards.
► Fit the screws.
► Refit the rope rotor as described in "Replacing
the Starter Rope".
► Tension the rewind spring.
► Install the fan housing.

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If the machine is to remain out of use for approx.
3 months or more
► Drain and clean the fuel tank in a well ventila‐
ted place
► Dispose of fuel in accordance with the regula‐
tions and having regard for the environment
► Run the engine until the carburetor is dry. This
helps to prevent the carburetor diaphragms
sticking together.
► Remove, clean and inspect the cutting attach‐
ment. Treat metal cutting attachments with
protective oil.
► Thoroughly clean the machine
► Store the machine in a dry and safe place, out
of the reach of children and other unauthor‐
ized users
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23 Sharpening Metal Cutting
Blades
See cutting attachment packaging for sharpening
instructions.
24 Inspection and Mainte‐
nance by User
24.1
Changing the Fuel Pickup Body
Change the fuel pickup body every year:
► Drain the fuel tank.
► Use a hook to pull the fuel pickup body out of
the tank and take it off the hose.
► Push the new pickup body into the hose.
► Place the pickup body in the tank.
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