Instruction Manual

Fuel mix ages – only mix sufficient fuel for a few
weeks work. Do not store fuel mix for longer than
30 days. Exposure to light, the sun, low or high
temperatures can quickly make the fuel mix
unusable.
STIHL MotoMix may be stored for up to 2 years
without any problems.
► Thoroughly shake the mixture in the canister
before fueling your machine.
WARNING
Pressure may build up in the canister – open it
carefully.
► Clean the fuel tank and canister from time to
time.
Dispose of remaining fuel and cleaning fluid
properly in accordance with local regulations and
environmental requirements.
5 Fueling
5.1 Preparations
253BA001 KN
► Before fueling, clean the filler cap and the area
around it to ensure that no dirt falls into the
tank.
► Position the machine so that the filler cap is
facing up.
► Open the filler cap.
5.2 Fill up with fuel.
Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do
not overfill the tank.
STIHL recommends you use the STIHL filler noz‐
zle for fuel (special accessory).
WARNING
After fueling, tighten down the filler cap as
securely as possible by hand.
6 Starting / Stopping the
Engine
► Observe safety precautions – see chapter on
"Safety Precautions and Working Techniques".
4
3
2
1
253BA020 KN
► Move the stop switch (1) to I.
► Press down the lockout lever (2) and squeeze
the throttle trigger (3) – hold both levers in that
position.
► Press in the starting throttle lock (4).
► Let go of the lockout lever, throttle trigger and
starting throttle lock. This is the starting throttle
position.
5
6
253BA021 KN
► Set the choke lever (5) to
l
if the engine is cold
j
for warm start – also use this position if the
engine has been running but is still cold.
► Press the manual fuel pump bulb (6) at least
five times – even if the bulb is filled with fuel.
5 Fueling English
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