18 Maintenance and Care
The following intervals apply to normal operating
conditions only. If your daily working time is longer
or operating conditions are difficult (very dusty work
area, etc.), shorten the specified intervals accord‐
ingly.
before starting work
after finishing work or daily
after each refueling stop
weekly
monthly
every 12 months
if problem
if damaged
as required
Complete machine Visual inspection (condi‐
tion, leaks)
X X
Clean X
Replace any damaged
parts
X
Control handle Check operation X X
Air filter Visual inspection X X
Clean X X
Replace X
Manual fuel pump (if fit‐
ted)
Check X
Have repaired by servic‐
ing dealer
1)
X
Pickup body (filter) in fuel
tank
Have checked by servic‐
ing dealer
1)
X
Have replaced by serv‐
icing dealer
1)
X X X
Fuel tank Clean X X
Carburetor Check idle adjustment –
the cutting attachment
must not rotate
X X
Adjust idle speed X
Spark plug Adjust electrode gap X
Replace after every 100
operating hours
Cooling air inlet Visual inspection X
Clean X
All accessible screws and
nuts (not adjusting
screws)
Retighten X
Cutting attachment Visual inspection X X
Replace X
Check tightness X X
Safety labels Replace X
1)STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
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