Storing The Machine - Stihl KA 85 Instruction Manual

The starter grip must be firmly
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seated in the rope bushing. If the
grip droops to one side: Add one
more turn on rope rotor to increase
spring tension
When the starter rope is fully
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extended it must still be possible to
rotate the rotor another half turn. If
this is not the case, the spring is
overtensioned and could break.
Take one turn of the rope off the
rotor.
Go to "Fitting the Starter Cover".
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Fitting the Starter Cover
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Push the upper mounting boss of
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the cover (2) under the shroud (4).
Line up the tank and push the
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bottom of the cover onto the tank.
Insert the screws (1) and tighten
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them down firmly.
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Storing the Machine

For periods of 3 months or longer
Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
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well ventilated area.
Dispose of fuel properly in
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accordance with local
environmental requirements.
Run the engine until the carburetor
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is dry – this helps prevent the
carburetor diaphragms sticking
together.
Thoroughly clean the machine – pay
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special attention to the cylinder fins
and air filter.
Remove, clean and inspect the
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attachment.
Store the machine in a dry and
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secure location – out of the reach of
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children and other unauthorized
persons.
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