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FC 83
english / USA
*
see “Guide to Using this Manual”
Maintenance Chart
The following maintenance intervals only apply for normal operating conditions.
The specified intervals must be shortened accordingly when working for longer
than normal or under difficult cutting conditions (very dusty, hard ground, etc.).
Be
fo
re
st
ar
ting
w
or
k
A
fter
fi
ni
sh
ing
w
ork or dai
ly
A
fter
eac
h
re
fu
ellin
g
sto
p
We
ek
ly
Mo
nt
hl
y
e
ver
y 12
m
ont
hs
If
pr
ob
le
m
If
da
ma
ged
As
r
eq
uir
ed
Complete machine
Visual inspection
(condition, leaks)
X
X
Clean
X
Control handle
Check operation
X
X
Air filter
Clean
X
X
Replace
X
Filter in fuel tank
Inspect
X
Replace
X
X
X
Fuel tank
Clean
X
X
Carburetor
Check idle adjustment –
blade must not rotate
X
X
Readjust idle
X
Spark plug
Readjust electrode gap
X
Cooling air intake
Visual inspection
X
Clean
X
Spark arresting screen* in muffler
Check
X
X
Clean or replace
X
X
All accessible screws and nuts
(not adjusting screws)
Retighten
X
Anti-vibration element
Have replaced by STIHL dealer
X
Cutting blade
Visual inspection
X
X
Replace
X
Check tightness of blade
X
X
Wear indicator for gearbox
Inspect
X
Replace
X
Gearbox lubrication
Check
X
Replenish
X