Stihl FS 56, Instruction Manual

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FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC
English
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Storing Fuel
Store fuel only in approved 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. Exposure to
light, the sun, low or high temperatures
can quickly make the fuel mix unusable.
STIHL MotoMix may be stored for up to
2 years without any problems.
N
Thoroughly shake the mixture in the
canister before fueling your
machine.
WARNING
Pressure may build up in the canister –
open it carefully.
N
Clean the fuel tank and canister
from time to time.
Dispose of remaining fuel and cleaning
fluid properly in accordance with local
regulations and environmental
requirements.
Preparations
N
Before fueling, clean the filler cap
and the area around it to ensure that
no dirt falls into the tank.
N
Position the machine so that the
filler cap is facing up.
Opening the Tank Cap
N
Turn the cap counterclockwise until
it can be removed from the tank
opening.
N
Remove the tank cap.
Filling Up with Fuel
Take care not to spill fuel while fueling
and do not overfill the tank.
STIHL recommends you use the STIHL
filler nozzle for fuel (special accessory).
N
Fill up with fuel.
Closing the Tank Cap
N
Place the cap in the opening.
N
Turn the cap clockwise as far as
stop and tighten it down as firmly as
possible by hand.
Fueling
547BA045 KN
002BA447 KN
002BA448 KN