Stihl KW 85 Instruction Manual

Stihl KW 85 Manual

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  • Stihl KW 85 | Instruction Manual - Page 1
    STIHL KW Instruction Manual Owner's Manual Assembling Safety Precautions Operating Instructions Maintenance III D 85
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    .. 29 Engine Running Behavior 30 Storing the Machine 30 Maintenance Chart 31 Parts and Controls 32 Specifications 34 Special Accessories 35 Maintenance and Repairs 35 STIHL Incorporated Federal and California Emission Control Warranty Statement 36 Quality Certification 38 STIHl KW 85 1
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    english / USA Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached to the machine are shown and explained in the this manual. The operating and handling instructions are supported by illustrations. Symbols in text The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may be marked
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    and warnings. Read the owner's manual and the safety instructions periodically. Careless or improper use of any PowerSweep may cause serious or fatal injury. Have your STIHL dealer show you how to operate to vibration are mentioned as factors in the development of whitefinger disease. KW 85 3
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    seek medical advice immediately. !Warning! The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of a very low intensity. This , neckties, jewelry, flared or cuffed pants, unconfined longhair or moving parts of the unit. Wear long pants made of heavy material to protect 4 KW 85
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    parts. Replace worn or damaged parts. Fueling Your STIHL PowerSweep uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of your owner's manual or bring any fire or flame near the fuel. Fueling Instructions Fuel your PowerSweep in wellventilated areas, outdoors only. !Warning! KW 85 5
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    are approached. Start and operate your PowerSweep without assistance. For specific starting instructions, see the appropriate section of your manual. Place the PowerSweep on firm ground or other solid surface in an open thrown debris may also affect your footing. 223BA028 KN 223BA029 KN 6 KW 85
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    a while after stopping the engine. To reduce risk of burns do not touch the muffler and other parts while they are hot. Operate the PowerSweep under good visibility and daylight conditions only. Work carefully. The the risk of injury, do not use your PowerSweep for any other purpose. KW 85 7
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    you do not have control of the engine speed. See section of your owner's manual on the proper use of the slide control. If the sweeper belts become clogged or component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may deny warranty. 8 KW 85
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    english / USA Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for maintenance and repair. Use of non-STIHL parts may cause serious or fatal injury. Follow the maintenance and repair instructions in the appropriate section of your owner's manual. Please refer to the maintenance chart at the last pages of
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    6 5 A 2 3 4 232BA027 KN 223BA018 KN 002BA115 KN : For position of carrying eye (clamp)* see "Parts and Controls" : Place the clamp (1) with tapped hole against the left-hand side of the drive tube. : Place (5) and wingnut (6) and tighten down firmly. * see "Guide to Using this Manual" 10 KW 85
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    the gearbox with sleeve (2) onto the drive tube (3) - turn the gearbox back and forth at the same time. : Push gearbox on as far as stop. KW 85 11
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    6 223BA007 KN 226BA006 KN 5 5 4 : Line up the gearbox on the drive tube so that machine support (4) faces down and the drive shafts (5) are horizontal. : Tighten down the clamp screw. : Fit grass shield Insert pin (4) through axle and output shaft. Secure pin with cotter pin (5). 12 KW 85
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    carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines etc.), but magnesium castings as well. This could cause running problems STIHL 50:1 two-stroke engine oil since it is specially formulated for use in STIHL first, and then add gasoline. Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent branded TC oils) US gal
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    . Change the fuel pick up body every year. : Before storing your machine for a long period, drain and clean the fuel tank and run engine until carburetor is dry. : Attach the spring hook (1) to the clamp (2). * see "Guide to Using this Manual" 14 KW 85
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    hold it there. : Now release the throttle trigger, slide control and throttle trigger interlock in that order. This is the starting throttle poistion. 002BA037 KN KW 85 15
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    the starter rope all the way - it might otherwise break. : Do not let the starter grip snap back. Guide it slowly back into the housing so that the starter rope can rewind properly. : Continue cranking until engine runs. begins to fire: : Move the choke lever to e and continue cranking. 16 KW 85
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    - the slide control moves to the run position # and the engine settles down to idle speed. Make sure carburetor is correctly adjusted - the sweeper drums must not rotate when engine is idling. Your machine is now ready for times - even if bulb is filled with fuel. : Now start the engine. KW 85 17
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    Instructions Using the PowerSweep During break-in period A factory new machine should not be run at high revs (full throttle off load) for the first three tank fillings. This avoids unnecessary high loads during the break-in period. As all moving parts ignition, carburetor) from : Guide the sweeper
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    Harness Sweeping wide areas 1 Sweeping corners 1 2 223BA028 KN 223BA027 KN 2 3 : Guide the sweeper drum at an angle to the direction of travel (1). Sweepings are thrown forwards (2). : Pull the clamp (3) out of the spring hook. 223BA014 KN KW 85 * see chapter "Special Accessories" 19
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    measure you can knock it out on the palm of your hand or blow it out with compressed air. Do not wash. Replace damaged parts. : Install the foam element (3) in the filter cover (2). : Place felt element (4) (lettering facing inward) in filter housing (5). : Fit filter cover so that it snaps
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    its seat counterclockwise (left-hand thread). Then open it two full turns clockwise (standard setting). 392BA000 KN The carburetor is set at the factory to provide an optimum fuel-air mixture under all operating conditions. KW 85 * see chapter "Key to Symbols" * see chapter "Key to Symbols" 21
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    speed screw (LD) slowly counterclockwise no more than one half turn. HL 3/4 1 LA The carburetor comes from the factory with a standard setting. This setting provides an optimum fuel-air mixture when working at high altitudes or at sea level. * see "Guide to Using this Manual" 22 KW 85
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    runs and accelerates smoothly. Erratic idling behavior Idle setting too rich: : Turn low speed screw (L) clockwise (about 1/4 turn) until the engine runs and accelerates smoothly. KW 85 23
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    part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug. These factors cause deposits to form on the insulator nose which may result in trouble in operation. Rectify problems and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. Always press spark plug boot (2) snugly onto spark plug KW 85
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    drum off the shaft. : Examine gear housing for signs of oil. If leaks are found, have your STIHL dealer check the gearbox. : Repeat the above procedure on the other side. 223BA022 KN The rubber sleeve protects sleeve onto the gearbox. : Install the gearbox - see "Installing the Gearbox". KW 85 25
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    : Repeat the procedure on the other side. : Examine gear housing for signs of oil. If leaks are found, have your STIHL dealer check the gearbox. 2 6 8 8 : Fit new cotter pin (7) in end of axle (2) and bend over the KN : Push new sweeper drum (6) onto the axle (2). 386BA004 KN 26 KW 85
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    post - turn it back and forth until the rewind spring anchor loop (8) engages. : Insert screw and tighten down securely. Go to "Tensioning the rewind spring". KW 85 ** see "Special Accessories" 27
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    with a few drops of non-resinous oil**, do not open the wire retainer : Remove the rope rotor. : Remove parts of old spring. : Fit the new spring - position outer spring loop in the recess - the wire retainer slips off onto the rotor. 355BA022 KN 355BA021 KN ** see "Special Accessories" 28 KW 85
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    do this, push the upper mounting boss under the shroud - line up the tank and push lower part of cover onto the tank. : Insert and tighten down the housing screws. Secure cable lug in new one. : Refit the spark arresting screen. 386BA005 KN 392BA035 KN KW 85 * see "Guide to Using this Manual" 29
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    even though the air filter is clean and the carburetor properly adjusted, the cause may be in the muffler. Have the muffler checked for contamination (coking) by a STIHL dealer. For periods of about 3 months or locked location - out of the reach of children and other unauthorized persons. 30 KW 85
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    tank Check Replace Fuel tank Clean Carburetor Check idle adjustment sweeper belts must Retighten Rubber buffers Have replaced by STIHL dealer Sweeper drum assemblies Check problem if damaged as required english / USA X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X KW 85
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    english / USA 32 KW 85
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    13 14 12 15 11 16 10 KW 85 17 18 19 20 21 223BA020 KN 223BA021 KN 223BA019 KN english / USA 1 Loop handle 2 Spacer 3 Clamp (carrying ring) 4 Slide control 5 Throttle trigger interlock 6 Throttle trigger 7 Spark plug boot 8 Air filter cover 9 Machine support 10 Fuel tank 11 Fuel filler cap 12
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    wire. 8. Air filter cover. Covers the air filter element. 9. Machine support. For resting machine on the ground. 10. Fuel tank. For fuel and manual fuel feed for a cold start. 14. Choke lever. Eases cold engine starting by enriching mixture. 15. Carburetor adjusting screw. For tuning carburetor KW 85
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    tank capacity: Fuel mix: All position diaphragm carburetor with integral fuel pump Foam and felt elements 15fl.oz (0.44 l) see "Fuel" Weight without drum assemblies 19.6lbs (8.9kg) Sweeper Drum Quantity Width No. of rubber paddles 2 22.4in (57cm) 12 * see chapter "Key to Symbols" KW 85 35
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    this manual. Other repair work may be performed only by an authorized STIHL dealer. STIHL dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. Original STlHL parts can be identified by the STIHL part number, the STIHl logo and the STlHL parts symbol (. The symbol may appear alone on small parts. 36 KW 85
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    Your emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor and the ignition system. part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications. You are responsible for presenting your small off-road equipment engine to a STIHL service center as soon as a problem
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    affect performance and/or durability, and alterations or modifications not recommended or approved in writing by STIHL Incorporated, and : replacement of parts and other services and adjustments necessary for required maintenance at and after the first scheduled replacement point. 38 KW 85
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    organization has certified that all products manufactured by STIHL meet the strict requirements of the ISO 9001 standard for quality management systems in terms of product development, materials purchasing, production, assembly, documentation and customer service. KW 85 000BA026 english / USA 39
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    &. WARNING! The engine exhaust from this product' contains chemicals known to the State of Californiato cause Q
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KW 85
Instruction Manual
Owner's Manual
Assembling
Safety Precautions
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Maintenance
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