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Turn the cap counterclockwise
N
(about a quarter turn).
Marks on tank cap and fuel tank must
line up.
Remove the cap.
N
Filling up with fuel
Take care not to spill fuel while fueling
and do not overfill the tank.
STIHL recommends you use the STIHL
filler nozzle for fuel (special accessory).
Fill up with fuel.
N
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Closing
Grip must be vertical:
Fit the cap – marks on tank cap and
N
fuel tank must line up.
Press the cap down as far as stop.
N
While holding the cap depressed,
N
turn it clockwise until it engages in
position.
The marks on the tank cap and fuel tank
are then in alignment.
Fold the grip down so that it is flush
N
with the top of the cap.
Tank cap is locked.
If the tank cap cannot be locked in the
fuel tank opening
Bottom of cap is twisted in relation to
top.
Remove the cap from the fuel tank
N
and check it from above.
MS 251, MS 251 C