Stihl MS 180 C-BE Product Instruction Manual - Page 31
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discharge and resulting fire and/or explosion, do not fill fuel containers that are sitting in or on a vehicle or trailer. The container should be kept tightly closed in order to limit the amount of moisture that gets into the mixture. The machine's fuel tank should be cleaned as necessary. Fuel mix ages Fueling Preparations English Change the fuel pickup body Only mix sufficient fuel for a few days work, not to exceed 3 months of storage. Store in approved fuel-containers only. When mixing, pour oil into the container first, and then add gasoline. Close the container and shake it vigorously by hand to ensure proper mixing of the oil with the fuel. Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent high-quality oils) US gal. 1 2 1/2 5 US fl.oz. 2.6 6.4 12.8 Dispose of empty mixing-oil containers only at authorized disposal locations. N Before fueling, clean the filler cap and the area around it to ensure that no dirt falls into the tank. Always thoroughly shake the mixture in the canister before fueling your machine. N Position the machine so that the filler cap is facing up. In order to reduce the risk of burns or other personal injury from escaping gas vapor and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap carefully so as to allow any pressure buildup in the tank to release slowly. After fueling, tighten fuel cap as securely as possible by hand. 143BA000 KN 143BA009 KN Change the fuel pickup body every year. N Open the filler cap and drain the fuel tank. N Use a hook to pull the fuel pickup body out of the tank and take it off the hose. Do not kink the fuel hose - do not use any sharp or pointed tools. N Push the new pickup body into the hose. N Place the pickup body in the tank and close the filler cap. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 29