Stihl EVC 4000, Instruction Manual, Page: 9 / 144

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2. 1 General
This instruction manual constitutes
original manufacturer’s instructions in
the sense of EC Directive 2006/42/EC.
STIHL is continually striving to further
develop its range of products; we therefore
reserve the right to make alterations to the
form, technical specifications and
equipment level of our standard
equipment.
For this reason, the information and
illustrations in this manual are subject to
alterations.
This instruction manual may describe
models that are not available in all
countries.
This instruction manual is protected by
copyright. All rights reserved, especially
the right of reproduction, translation and
processing using electronic systems.
4. 1 General
These safety regulations must
be observed when working with
the machine.
Read the entire instruction
manual before using the
machine for the first time. Keep
the instruction manual in a safe
place for future reference.
Also carefully read the entire instruction
manual for the STIHL gardening power
tool, in particular the section "For your
safety", prior to initial operation of the
engine.
The engine must only be started and
stopped as described in the instruction
manual for the STIHL gardening power
tool.
Allow the engine to run at minimum speed
for 15-20 seconds before stopping it.
Do not use starting fluids (e.g. start-up
spray) or fuel additives.
Never operate the engine with the spark
plug removed.
Only maintenance operations described in
this instruction manual may be carried out
on the engine. Have all other work
performed by a specialist dealer. STIHL
recommends STIHL specialist dealers.
Do not clean the engine using hose water
– never use high pressure cleaners.
Remove deposits (e.g. grass, straw,
leaves) from air vents, cooling ribs,
manifold and muffler after each use.
Caution!
Read the instruction manual before initial
use.
1 . Table of contents
Notes on the instruction manual 7
General 7
Machine overview 7
For your safety 7
General 7
Description of symbols 7
Preparing the machine for
operation
8
Checking the oil filling level and
adding engine oil
8
Fuel 8
Maintenance 9
Maintenance schedule 9
Checking and cleaning the air filter 9
Changing the engine oil 9
Checking the spark plug 9
Standard spare parts 1 0
Technical specifications 1 0
Exhaust emissions 10
2. Notes on the instruction
manual
3. Machine overview
1 Engine hood with air vents
2 Oil dipstick
3 Oil drain valve
4 Starter motor
5 Spark plug socket
6 Cylinder head
7 Air filter
8 Carburettor
4. For your safety
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5. Description of symbols