Spark Arresting Screen in
Muffler
In some countries the muffler is
equipped with a spark arresting screen.
If the engine is down on power,
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check the spark arresting screen in
the muffler.
Wait for the muffler to cool down.
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Loosen the screws (1).
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Remove the scoop (2).
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Remove the spark arresting
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screen (3).
Clean the spark arresting screen. If
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the screen is damaged or heavily
carbonized, fit a new one.
Refit the spark arresting screen.
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Fit the scoop.
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BR 500, BR 550, BR 600
Rewind Starter
To help prolong the wear life of the
starter rope, observe the following
points:
Pull the starter rope only in the
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direction specified.
Do not pull the rope over the edge of
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the guide bushing.
Do not pull out the rope more than
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specified.
Do not allow the starter grip to snap
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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.
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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.
Thoroughly clean the machine – pay
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special attention to the cylinder fins
and air filter.
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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