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Storing the Machine

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Storing the Machine Rim sprocket Use a screwdriver to •••• remove the E-clip. Take off the washer and rim sprocket. Examine splines on clutch drum - if wear marks are severe, fit a new clutch drum: Pull clutch drum and needle cage off the crankshaft - clean the crankshaft stub and needle cage, and lubricate with STlHL grease (tube 0781 120 1111). Reassemble with new rim sprocket and new clutch drum, if necessary - • fit rim sprocket with cavities facing outward refit washer and •• E-clip on the crankshaft. Use only original STIHL clutch drums to ensure correct operation of the chain brake. Spur sprocket Use a screwdriver to remove the E-clip. •• Pull the washer, spur sprocket and needle cage off the crankshaft. Clean the crankshaft stub and needle cage, and lubricate with STIHL grease (tube 0781 120 1111). Reassemble with new spur sprocket After fitting the clutch drum, rotate it about one turn to engage oil pump drive refit washer and E-clip on the crankshaft. Use only original STIHL chain sprockets to ensure correct operation of the chain brake. K For periods of about 3 months or longer: • Drain and clean the fuel tank in a well ventilated area. • Run engine until carburetor is dry this helps prevent the carburetor diaphragms sticking together. • Remove the saw chain and guide bar, clean them and protect with corrosion inhibiting oil. • Thoroughly clean the machine pay special attention to the cylinder fins and air filter. • If you use a biological chain lubricant (e.g. STIHL Bioplus), fill the chain oil tank. • Store the machine in a dry and high or locked location - out of the reach of children and other unauthorized persons. 44 046

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Rim sprocket
Use a screwdriver to
•
remove the E-clip.
•
Take off the washer and
•
rim sprocket.
•
Examine splines on clutch drum -
if wear marks are severe, fit a new
clutch drum:
Pull clutch drum and needle cage
off the crankshaft - clean the
crankshaft stub and needle cage,
and lubricate with STlHL grease
(tube 0781 120 1111).
Reassemble with new rim sprocket
and new clutch drum, if necessary -
•
fit rim sprocket with cavities facing
outward -
•
refit washer and
•
E-clip on the crankshaft.
Use only original STIHL clutch
drums to ensure correct operation
of the chain brake.
Spur sprocket
Use a screwdriver to
•
remove the E-clip.
•
Pull the washer, spur sprocket and
needle cage off the crankshaft.
Clean the crankshaft stub and
needle cage, and lubricate with
STIHL grease
(tube 0781 120 1111).
Reassemble with new spur
sprocket -
After fitting the clutch drum, rotate
it about one turn to engage
oil pump drive -
refit washer and E-clip on the
crankshaft.
Use only original STIHL chain
sprockets to ensure correct
operation of the chain brake.
K
Storing the Machine
For periods of about 3 months or longer:
•
Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
well ventilated area.
•
Run engine until carburetor is dry -
this helps prevent the carburetor
diaphragms sticking together.
•
Remove the saw chain and guide
bar, clean them and protect
with corrosion inhibiting oil.
•
Thoroughly clean the machine -
pay special attention to the
cylinder fins and air filter.
•
If you use a biological chain lubri-
cant (e.g. STIHL Bioplus), fill the
chain oil tank.
•
Store the machine in a dry and high
or locked location
-
out of the
reach of children and other
unauthorized persons.
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