Instruction Manual

BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85

English

Maintenance and Care

The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only. If your daily work

ing time is longer or operating conditions are difficult (very dusty work area, etc.),

shorten the specified intervals accordingly.

before starting work

after finishing work or daily

after each refueling stop

weekly

monthly

every 12 months

if problem

if damaged

as required

Complete machine

Visual inspection (condition, wear,

leaks)

Clean x

Control handle Check operation xx

Air filter

Clean xx

Replace xx

Manual fuel pump (if fitted)

Check X

Have repaired by servicing dealer

Filter in fuel tank

Check x

Replace filter xxx

Fuel tank Clean xx

Carburetor

Check idle setting xx

Readjust idle x

Spark plug

Readjust electrode gap x

Replace after 100 operating hours

Spark arrestor in muffler

Check x

Have replaced by dealer

Cooling inlets Clean x

All accessible screws and nuts (not adjust

ing screws)

Retighten x

Safety labels Replace x

STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer.