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BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 66 C, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C

English

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N

Rotate union nut (5) in direction of 

arrow until it snaps audibly into 

position.

N

Continue turning the union nut in 

direction of arrow and tighten it 

down firmly.

Removing the Elbow

N

Shut down the engine.

N

Insert a suitable tool through the 

opening in the union nut to press 

down the tab.

N

Rotate the union nut in the direction 

of the arrow as far as the stop.

N

Remove the elbow.

Removing the Suction Tube

N

Shut down the engine.

N

Rotate the union nut in the direction 

of the arrow as far as the stop.

N

Insert a suitable tool through the 

opening in the union nut to press 

down the tab.

N

Continue turning the union nut in the 

direction of the arrow as far as the 

next stop.

N

Remove the suction tube.

N

Close the intake screen and lock it 

in position.

Your engine requires a mixture of 

gasoline and engine oil.

WARNING

For health reasons, avoid direct skin 

contact with gasoline and avoid inhaling 

gasoline vapor.

STIHL MotoMix

STIHL recommends the use of STIHL 

MotoMix. This ready-to-use fuel mix 

contains no benzol or lead, has a high 

octane rating and ensures that you 

always use the right mix ratio.
STIHL MotoMix uses STIHL HP Ultra 

two-stroke engine oil for an extra long 

engine life. 
MotoMix is not available in all markets.

Mixing Fuel

NOTICE

Unsuitable fuels or lubricants or mix 

ratios other than those specified may 

result in serious damage to the engine. 

Poor quality gasoline or engine oil may 

damage the engine, sealing rings, hoses 

and the fuel tank.

Gasoline
Use only high-quality brand-name 

gasoline with a minimum octane rating 

of 90 – leaded or unleaded.

296BA033 KN

296BA024 KN

296BA025 KN

Fuel

Summary of Contents for BG 56

Page 1: ...STIHL BG 56 66 86 SH 56 86 Instruction Manual...

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Page 3: ...production techniques and comprehensive quality assurance Every effort has been made to ensure your satisfaction and trouble free use of the product Please contact your dealer or our sales company if...

Page 4: ...ance institutions labor safety authorities etc If you have not used this machine before Have your dealer or other experienced user show you how to handle your machine safely or attend a specialist cou...

Page 5: ...hine produces an electromagnetic field of very low intensity This field may interfere with some pacemakers To reduce health risks STIHL recommends that persons with pacemakers consult their physician...

Page 6: ...ug boot is secure a loose boot may cause sparking that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire Check the condition of blower wheel and blower housing Wear of the blower housing cracks nicks ch...

Page 7: ...scape from the fuel system Always wear a dust mask if dust is generated Operate your power tool so that it produces a minimum of noise and emissions do not run the engine unnecessarily accelerate the...

Page 8: ...achment is designed for two handed operation Hold and operate the unit with your right hand on the control handle and your left hand on the assist handle Wear the harness of the catcher bag hanging fr...

Page 9: ...of usage because it depends on several factors The period of usage is prolonged by Keeping your hands warm Work breaks The period of usage is shortened by Any personal tendency to suffer from poor ci...

Page 10: ...or store your machine near open flames Check the fuel filler cap for leaks at regular intervals Use only a spark plug of the type approved by STIHL and make sure it is in good condition see Specificat...

Page 11: ...Push the union nut 4 over the fan housing stub as far as stop N Rotate the union nut 4 in direction of arrow until symbol is in line with the arrows union nut snaps audibly into position N Push nozzl...

Page 12: ...e union nut 7 in direction of arrow until symbol is in line with the arrows union nut snaps audibly into position Assembling the Suction Tube N Line up the arrows on the suction tube and extension tub...

Page 13: ...the next stop N Remove the suction tube N Close the intake screen and lock it in position Your engine requires a mixture of gasoline and engine oil WARNING For health reasons avoid direct skin contact...

Page 14: ...safety type fuel canisters in a dry cool and safe location protected from light and the sun Fuel mix ages only mix sufficient fuel for a few weeks work Do not store fuel mix for longer than 30 days E...

Page 15: ...tank Starting the Engine N Observe safety precautions N Press the manual fuel pump bulb 1 at least five times even if the bulb is filled with fuel Adjusting the setting lever Only on BG 66 C BG 86 SH...

Page 16: ...otherwise break N Do not let the starter grip snap back Guide it slowly back into the housing so that the starter rope can rewind properly As Soon as Engine Runs N Blip the throttle trigger 3 the cho...

Page 17: ...n be identified by the filter housing and the air filter itself Version with Flat Filter Material N Turn the filter cover lock 1 counterclockwise to the vertical position N Remove the filter cover 2 N...

Page 18: ...filter in STIHL special cleaner special accessory or a clean non flammable solution e g warm soapy water Rinse the filter from the inside outwards under a jet of water do not use a pressure washer N D...

Page 19: ...lug N Check electrode gap A and readjust if necessary see Specifications N Rectify the problems which have caused fouling of the spark plug Possible causes are Too much oil in fuel mix Dirty air filte...

Page 20: ...ut exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer For periods of 3 months or longer N Drain and clean the fuel tank in a well ventilated area N Dispose of fuel properly in accordance with local e...

Page 21: ...Clean x Control handle Check operation x x Air filter Clean x x Replace x x Manual fuel pump if fitted Check x Have repaired by servicing dealer1 x Filter in fuel tank Check x Replace filter x x x Fue...

Page 22: ...erformed by the owner they should be performed by a servicing dealer STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer STIHL deal...

Page 23: ...9 Screw Filter Cover 10 Tank Cap 11 Fuel Tank 12 Handle 13 Control Handle 14 Stop Switch BG 56 BG 66 SH 56 15 Throttle Trigger 16 Intake Screen 17 Union Nut 18 Blower Tube BG 56 BG 86 SH 56 19 Round N...

Page 24: ...plug suppressed NGK CMR 6 H Electrode gap 0 5 mm Fuel tank capacity BG 56 540 cm3 0 54 l BG 66 540 cm3 0 54 l BG 66 C 440 cm3 0 44 l BG 86 440 cm3 0 44 l SH 56 540 cm3 0 54 l SH 86 440 cm3 0 44 l BG...

Page 25: ...ue measured in the EU type approval procedure is specified at www stihl com co2 The measured CO2value was determined on a representative engine in accordance with a standardized test procedure under l...

Page 26: ...y the STIHL part number the logo and the STIHL parts symbol K the symbol may appear alone on small parts Observe all country specific waste disposal rules and regulations STIHL products must not be th...

Page 27: ...level Guaranteed sound power level Technical documents deposited at ANDREAS STIHL AG Co KG Produktzulassung The year of manufacture and serial number are applied to the product Done at Waiblingen 03 0...

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