Stihl 046 Instruction Manual - Page 30

Chain Lubricant Filling Chain Oil Tank For automatic and reliable lubrication of the chain and guide bar: Use only a quality, environmentally compatible chain and bar lubricant. STIHL chain lubricant with non-fling additive or the rapidly biodegradable STIHL Bioplus is recommended. Important: Biological chain oil must be resistant to aging (e.g. STIHL Bioplus) since it will otherwise quickly turn to resin. This results in hard deposits that are difficult to remove, especially in the area of the chain drive, clutch and chain. It may even cause the oil pump to seize. The service life of the chain and guide bar depends on the quality of the lubricant. It is therefore essential to use only a specially formulated chain lubricant. If special chain lubricant is not available, you may - in an emergency - use an HD single grade or multigrade engine oil with a viscosity that suits the prevailing outside temperature. !Warning! Medical studies have shown that renewed contact with waste oil can cause skin cancer. Avoid direct contact with waste oil. If waste oil does get on your skin, wash with soap and water. Do not use waste oil for any purpose, and dispose of it only at authorized disposal locations. • Thoroughly clean the oil filler cap and the area around it to ensure that no dirt falls into the tank. • Refill the chain oil tank every time you refuel. There must still be a small amount of oil in the oil tank when the fuel tank is empty. If the oil tank is still partly full, the reason may be a problem in the oil supply system: Check chain lubrication, clean the oil passages, contact your STIHL dealer for assistance if necessary. 143BA010 KN 28 046