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27
SP 81
English
Fitting the Starter Cover
:
Push the upper mounting boss (
2
)
under the shroud (
4
) –
line up the tank (
3
)and push the
lower part of cover onto the tank.
:
Insert and tighten down the housing
screws (
1
).
For periods of about 3 months or longer:
:
Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
well ventilated area.
:
Dispose of fuel properly in
accordance with local
environmental requirements.
:
Run engine until carburetor is dry –
this helps prevent carburetor
diaphragms sticking together.
:
Clean the rakes and check them for
damage.
:
Thoroughly clean the machine – pay
special attention to the cylinder fins
and air filter.
:
Store the machine in a dry, high or
locked location – out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
:
Check grease level regularly after
about every 30 hours of operation.
:
Remove the screw plug (
1
) from the
gear housing.
:
If no grease can be seen on the
inside of the screw plug, screw the
tube of STIHL grease for hedge
trimmers (
2
) into the filler hole.
STIHL grease is supplied with the
machine and is available as an
accessory from your STIHL dealer.
:
Squeeze up to 5g grease into the
gear housing.
Do not completely fill the gear
housing with grease.
:
Refit the screw plug and tighten it
down firmly.
:
Have grease filling renewed by
servicing dealer about every 150
hours of operation.
1
1
1
2
3
4
393BA045 KN
Storing the Machine
Lubricating the
Gearbox