Stihl FSA 135, Instruction Manual

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English 17 Maintenance
► Clean the deflector and cutting attachment with a damp
cloth or a soft brush.
16.3 Cleaning the Air Filter
► Switch off the brushcutter and remove the battery.
► Clean the area around the air filter (2) with a damp cloth
or a soft brush.
► Turn the screw (1) counterclockwise until the air filter (2)
can be removed.
► Swing the air filter (2) upwards and pull it off.
► Pass the air filter (2) under running water to rinse off
coarse dirt from the outside.
► If the air filter (2) is damaged: Install a new air filter (2).
► Allow the air filter (2) to dry in the air.
► Install the air filter (2) in the housing and fold it down.
The air filter (2) must sit flush in the housing at all sides.
► Insert and tighten down the screw (1) firmly.
16.4 Cleaning the Battery
► Clean the battery with a damp cloth.
17.1 Maintenance intervals
Maintenance intervals depend on the ambient conditions
and the operating conditions. STIHL recommends the
following maintenance intervals:
After every 50 hours of operation
► Lubricate the gearbox.
► Clean the air filter.
Annually
► Have the brushcutter checked by a STIHL dealer.
17.2 Lubricating the Gearbox
► Remove the screw plug (2).
► If no grease can be seen on the end of the screw plug (2):
► Screw the tube (1) of STIHL gear grease into the filler
hole.
► Squeeze 5 g of STIHL gear grease into the gear
housing.
► Unscrew the tube (1) of STIHL gear grease.
► Refit and tighten down the screw plug (2) firmly.
► Run the trimmer for 1 minute.
STIHL gear grease is distributed evenly.
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