Stihl KM 56 R Instruction Manual page 19

Checking for proper closure
The lug on the grip must engage
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entirely in the recess (arrow), and
the grip must lie completely flush
with the top of the cap.
Grip the cap and check for
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tightness.
If the cap can be moved, it is not
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properly installed.
Misalignment of the cap parts
If the cap does not drop fully into the
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opening when the positioning marks
line up and/or if the cap does not
tighten properly when twisted, the
base of the cap may be rotated out
of position vis-à-vis the top.
Such misalignment can result from
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handling, cleaning or an improper
attempt at tightening.
KM 56 R, KM 56 RC
Left: Base of improperly aligned
cap (with open space)
Right: Base of cap correctly posi -
tioned for installation
To correct a misalignment, turn the
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cap (with the grip up) until it drops
fully into the tank opening.
Twist the cap counterclockwise as
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far as it will go (approx. 1/4 turn) –
this will twist the base of the cap into
the correct position.
Twist the cap clockwise, closing it
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normally – see the sections
"Closing" and "Checking for proper
closure."
If your cap still does not tighten
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properly, it may be damaged or
broken; immediately stop use of the
unit and take it to your authorized
STIHL dealer for repair.
Opening the threaded filler cap
Turn the cap counterclockwise until
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it can be removed from the tank
opening.
Remove the filler cap.
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Refueling
Take care not to spill fuel while fueling
and do not overfill the tank.
Closing the threaded filler cap
Position cap.
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Turn the cap clockwise as far as it
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will go and tighten it as securely as
possible by hand.
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