17.4
Clearing the Combustion
Chamber
2
3
1
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► Pull off the spark plug boot (1).
► Unscrew the spark plug (2).
► Dry the spark plug (2).
WARNING
■ Unconfined sparks may occur if the starter grip
is pulled after the spark plug boot has been
removed. Sparks may cause a fire or an
explosion in an easily combustible or explo‐
sive environment. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Move the slide control to position
before pulling the starter grip.
► Move the slide control to position .
► Pull the starter grip (3) several times and
guide it back slowly.
The combustion chamber is cleared.
► Insert and tighten down the spark plug (2)
firmly.
► Connect the spark plug boot (1) and press it
down firmly.
18 Specifications
18.1
STIHL BC 230 Cultivator
–
Displacement: 36.3 cm³
–
Engine power to ISO 8893: 1.48 kW (2.0 bhp)
at 9,000 rpm
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Idle speed : 2,800 rpm
–
Max. output shaft speed: 290 rpm
–
Approved spark plug: Bosch WSR 6 F from
STIHL
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Electrode gap of the spark plug: 0.5 mm
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Dry weight without blades: 20.0 kg
–
Max. fuel tank capacity: 810 cc (0.81 l)
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Blade diameter: 250 mm
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Working width: 300 mm
18.2
Sound Values and Vibration
Values
The K-value for sound pressure levels is 2 dB(A).
K-value for sound power levels is 2 dB(A). The
K-value for vibration level is 2 m/s².
–
Sound pressure level L
peq
measured accord‐
ing to ISO 11201: 90 dB(A)
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Sound power level L
w
measured according to
ISO 3744: 103 dB(A)
–
Vibration level a
hv
measured according to
ISO 1033:
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Control handle: 17.5 m/s²
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Left handle: 19.5 m/s²
For information on compliance with Employers'
Vibration Directive 2002/44/EC see
19 Spare Parts and Accesso‐
ries
19.1
Spare parts and accessories
These symbols indicate original STIHL
spare parts and original STIHL acces‐
sories.
STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL
spare parts and accessories.
Despite ongoing market observation, STIHL is
unable to judge the reliability, safety and suitabil‐
ity of other manufacturers' spare parts and
accessories; accordingly, STIHL cannot warrant
for the use of those parts.
Original STIHL spare parts and original STIHL
accessories are available from STIHL dealers.
20 Disposal
20.1
Disposing of the Cultivator
Information on disposal is available from STIHL
servicing dealers.
► Dispose of the cultivator, rotor blades, fuel
mix, gasoline, two-stroke engine oil, gear
grease, accessories and packaging in accord‐
ance with local regulations and environmental
requirements.
18 Specifications
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