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Rewind Starter, Storing the Machine, Replacing Nylon Line

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English Rewind Starter Storing the Machine Replacing Nylon Line To help prolong the wear life of the starter rope, observe the following points: N Pull the starter rope only in the direction specified. N Do not pull the rope over the edge of the guide bushing. N Do not pull out the rope more than specified. N Do not allow the starter grip to snap back, guide it back into the housing slowly - see chapter on "Starting / Stopping the Engine." Have a damaged starter rope replaced by your dealer before it breaks completely. STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 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 Remove, clean and inspect the cutting attachment. N Thoroughly clean the machine - pay special attention to the cylinder fins and air filter. N Store the machine in a dry and secure location - out of the reach of children and other unauthorized persons. STIHL AutoCut C 5-2 Always check the mowing head for signs of wear before replacing the nylon line. If there are signs of serious wear, replace the complete mowing head. Preparations N Shut off the engine. N Put the machine on the ground with the mowing head facing up. Disassembling the mowing head and removing remaining nylon line In normal operation, the supply of nylon line in the head is used up completely. 28 FS 45, FS 46

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FS 45, FS 46
English
28
To help prolong the wear life of the
starter rope, observe the following
points:
N
Pull the starter rope only in the
direction specified.
N
Do not pull the rope over the edge of
the guide bushing.
N
Do not pull out the rope more than
specified.
N
Do not allow the starter grip to snap
back, guide it back into the housing
slowly – see chapter on "Starting /
Stopping the Engine."
Have a damaged starter rope replaced
by your dealer before it breaks
completely. STIHL recommends that
you have servicing and repair work
carried out exclusively by an authorized
STIHL servicing dealer.
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
Remove, clean and inspect the
cutting attachment.
N
Thoroughly clean the machine – pay
special attention to the cylinder fins
and air filter.
N
Store the machine in a dry and
secure location – out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
STIHL AutoCut C 5-2
Always check the mowing head for signs
of wear before replacing the nylon line.
If there are signs of serious wear,
replace the complete mowing head.
Preparations
N
Shut off the engine.
N
Put the machine on the ground with
the mowing head facing up.
Disassembling the mowing head and
removing remaining nylon line
In normal operation, the supply of nylon
line in the head is used up completely.
Rewind Starter
Storing the Machine
Replacing Nylon Line