Stihl FS 160 User Manual

FS 160, FS 220, FS 280, FS 290
English
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Maintenance and Care
The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only. If your daily work-
ing time is longer or operating conditions are difficult (very dusty work area, etc.),
shorten the specified intervals accordingly.
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 (condition, leaks) XX
Clean X
Replace any damaged parts XX
Control handle Check operation XX
Air filter
Visual inspection X X
Clean XX
Replace X
Manual fuel pump (if fitted)
Check X
Have repaired by servicing dealer
1)
X
Pickup body (filter) in fuel tank
Check X
Replace XXX
Fuel tank Clean XXX
Carburetor
Check idle adjustment – the cutting
attachment must not rotate
XX
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 adjust-
ing screws)
Re-tighten X
Antivibration elements
Check
2)
XXX
Have replaced by servicing dealer
1)
X

Stihl FS 160 Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	FS 160
Category	Brush Cutter
Language	English