Storing The Machine - Stihl MS 251 Notice D'emploi

All models
Fit the fan housing and shroud.
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Replacing a Broken Rewind Spring
Remove the rope rotor as described
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in "Replacing a broken starter rope".
WARNING
The bits of spring may still be under
tension and could fly apart when you
take them out of the fan housing. To
reduce the risk of injury, wear face
protection and work gloves.
Use a screwdriver to carefully
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remove the parts of the spring from
the housing.
Lubricate the new spring with a few
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drops of non-resinous oil.
Place the new spring with frame in
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position in the fan housing – the
anchor loop (arrow) must engage
the lug in the housing.
Apply suitable tools (screwdriver,
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punch, etc.) to the recesses and
push the spring into its seat in the
fan housing – it slips out of the frame
in this process.
MS 251, MS 251 C
Fit the rope rotor and tension the
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rewind spring.
Fit the fan housing and shroud.
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Storing the Machine

For periods of 3 months or longer
Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
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well ventilated area.
Dispose of fuel properly in
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accordance with local
environmental requirements.
Run the engine until the carburetor
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is dry – this helps prevent the
carburetor diaphragms sticking
together.
Remove the saw chain and guide
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bar, clean them and spray with
corrosion inhibiting oil.
Thoroughly clean the machine – pay
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special attention to the cylinder fins
and air filter.
If you use a biological chain and bar
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lubricant, e.g. STIHL BioPlus,
completely fill the chain oil tank.
Store the machine in a dry, high or
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locked location, out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
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