
18 Inspections and Mainte‐
nance by Dealer
18.1
Maintenance Work
STIHL recommends that you have servicing and
repair work carried out exclusively by an author‐
ized STIHL servicing dealer.
18.2
Antivibration Element
250BA066 KN
A vibration-absorbing rubber element is installed
between the powerhead and the drive tube.
Have it checked if there are signs of wear or a
noticeable increase in vibration levels.
19 Maintenance and Care
The following intervals apply for normal operating
conditions. The specified intervals must be short‐
ened accordingly when working for longer than nor‐
mal or under difficult cutting conditions (extensive
dust, etc.).
Before starting work
At the end of work and/or daily
Whenever tank is refilled
Weekly
Monthly
Annually
If faulty
If damaged
As required
Complete machine
Visual inspection (condi‐
tion, leaks)
X
X
Clean
X
Control handle
Function test
X
X
Air filter
Clean
X
X
replace
X
Manual fuel pump
check
X
Have repaired by a spe‐
cialist dealer
1)
X
Fuel pickup body in fuel
tank
check
X
replace
X
X
X
Fuel tank
Clean
X
X
Carburetor
Check idle adjustment –
the attachment must not
move
X
X
Set idle speed
X
Spark plug
Adjust electrode gap
X
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