Instruction Manual

31FS 45, FS 46
English / USA
For periods of about 3 months or longer
: Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
well ventilated area.
: Dispose fuel properly in accordance
with local environmental
requirements.
: Run engine until carburetor is dry –
this helps prevent carburetor
diaphragms sticking together.
: Remove, clean and inspect the
cutting tool.
: 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.
Always inspect the mowing head for
signs of wear before replacing the nylon
line.
A mowing head with signs of severe
wear must be replaced as a
complete unit.
Preparartions
: Shut off the engine.
: Lay your trimmer on its back with
the mowing head facing up.
Removing Remaining Nylon Line
In normal operation the line supply
in the mowing head is used up
completely.
Disassembling the mowing head
To remove residue of line:
: Hold the mowing head steady and
rotate the cap (1) counterclockwise
until it can be removed.
: Pull the spool (2) out of the mowing
head (3) and remove the remaining
line.
Storing the Machine Replacing the Nylon Line
STIHL AutoCut C 5-2
Schnur/LINE 1
681BA021 KN
1
2
3