Assembling The Blower; Fuel - Stihl BG 50 Instruction Manual

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To reduce the risk of fire, do not service or store
your machine near open flames.
Check the fuel filler cap for leaks at regular inter‐
vals.
Use only a spark plug of the type approved by
STIHL and make sure it is in good condition –
see "Specifications".
Inspect the ignition lead (insulation in good con‐
dition, secure connection).
Check the condition of the muffler.
To reduce the risk of fire and damage to hearing,
do not operate your machine if the muffler is
damaged or missing. –
Do not touch a hot muffler since burn injury will
result.
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Assembling the Blower

3.1 Mounting the Blower Tube
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► Push the blower tube (1) with lug (2) into the
fan housing stub (3) and rotate it in the direc‐
tion of the arrow to lock in position.
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3.2 Removing the Blower Tube
► Use a suitable tool to lift the tab (6) on the fan
housing stub (3).
► Rotate the blower tube in the direction of the
arrow and then pull it out.
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Fuel

The engine requires a mixture of gasoline and
engine oil.
WARNING
Avoid direct skin contact with fuel and breathing
in of gasoline fumes.
4.1 STIHL MotoMix
STIHL recommends using STIHL MotoMix. This
pre-blended fuel is free of benzene and lead, is
distinguished by a high octane rating, and
always provides the proper mixing ratio.
STIHL MotoMix uses STIHL HP Ultra two-stroke
engine oil for optimum engine life.
MotoMix is not available in all markets.
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