Stihl FS 161 User Manual

16.2 Lubricating the gearbox
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► Remove screw plug (2).
► If no grease can be seen on the end of the
screw plug (2):
► Screw in the tube of STIHL gear lubri‐
cant (1).
► Squeeze 5 g of STIHL gear grease into the
gear housing.
► Unscrew the tube of STIHL gear lubri‐
cant (1).
► Refit and firmly tighten the screw plug (2) .
► Run the brushcutter for 1 minute without
load.
The STIHL gear lubricant is evenly distrib‐
uted.
16.3 Sharpening and Balancing a
Metal Cutting Attachment
Correctly sharpening and balancing metal cutting
attachments requires a lot of practice.
STIHL recommends you have metal cutting
attachments resharpened and balanced by a
STIHL servicing dealer.
► Sharpen the metal cutting attachment as
described in the instructions and on the pack‐
aging supplied with the cutting attachment you
are using.
17 Repairing
17.1 Repairing the Trimmer and
Cutting Attachment
The trimmer and cutting attachment cannot be
repaired by the user.
► If the trimmer or cutting attachment is dam‐
aged: Do not use your trimmer or cutting
attachment and contact your STIHL servicing
dealer.
18 Troubleshooting
18.1 Troubleshooting the Brushcutter
Most problems can be attributed to the same cause.
► Carry out the following measures:
► Replace the air filter.
► Clean or replace the spark plug.
► Adjust the idle speed.
► Adjust for winter or summer operation.
► If the problem continues: Carry out the measured listed below.
Fault Cause Remedy
The engine does not
start.
There is not enough
fuel in the fuel tank.
► Prepare fuel mix and refuel the trimmer.
The engine has floo‐
ded.
►
Start the engine with the choke lever in the
position.
The carburetor is too
hot.
► Allow trimmer to cool down.
► Depress the manual fuel pump at least 10 times
before starting the engine.
The carburetor has
iced up.
► Allow brushcutter to warm up to +10°C.
The engine idles
erratically.
The carburetor has
iced up.
► Allow brushcutter to warm up to +10°C.
The engine stops
while idling.
The carburetor has
iced up.
► Allow brushcutter to warm up to +10°C.
Cutting attachment
runs while engine is
idling.
Throttle cable adjust‐
ment is not correct.
► Adjust the throttle cable.
Idle speed adjust‐
ment is not correct.
► Adjust the idle speed.
17 Repairing English
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Stihl FS 161 Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	FS 161
Category	Lawn and Garden Equipment
Language	English