Stihl FB 131 Instruction Manual - Page 27

Storing the Machine, Replacing the Depth Wheel

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N Press the boot (2) firmly onto the spark plug. N Fit the cover (1) and screw it down firmly. English Storing the Machine Replacing the Depth Wheel 9924BA015 KN For periods of 3 months or longer N Drain and clean the fuel tank in a well ventilated area. N Dispose of fuel properly in accordance with local environmental requirements. N Run the engine until the carburetor is dry - this helps prevent the carburetor diaphragms sticking together. N Thoroughly clean the machine - pay special attention to the cylinder fins and air filter. N Remove, clean and inspect the cutting blade. N Store the machine in a dry, high or locked location, out of the reach of children and other unauthorized persons. Have a worn depth wheel replaced by a servicing dealer. STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 2 1 N The end of the thread on the screw (1) is peened over to ensure that the wingnut (2) does not work loose and be lost. A very high torque has to be applied to remove the wingnut from the screw. If the parts are then reassembled, the captive function is no longer guaranteed. In such a case have the screw and wingnut replaced by a servicing dealer. FB 131 25

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FB 131
English
25
N
Press the boot (2) firmly onto the
spark plug.
N
Fit the cover (1) and screw it down
firmly.
For periods of 3 months or longer
N
Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
well ventilated area.
N
Dispose of fuel properly in
accordance with local
environmental requirements.
N
Run the engine until the carburetor
is dry – this helps prevent the
carburetor diaphragms sticking
together.
N
Thoroughly clean the machine – pay
special attention to the cylinder fins
and air filter.
N
Remove, clean and inspect the
cutting blade.
N
Store the machine in a dry, high or
locked location, out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
Have a worn depth wheel replaced by a
servicing dealer. STIHL recommends
that you have servicing and repair work
carried out exclusively by an authorized
STIHL servicing dealer.
N
The end of the thread on the
screw (1) is peened over to ensure
that the wingnut (2) does not work
loose and be lost.
A very high torque has to be applied to
remove the wingnut from the screw. If
the parts are then reassembled, the
captive function is no longer
guaranteed. In such a case have the
screw and wingnut replaced by a
servicing dealer.
Storing the Machine
Replacing the Depth Wheel
1
9924BA015 KN
2