13BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85
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Storing Fuel
Store fuel only in approved safety-type 
fuel canisters in a dry, cool and safe 
location protected from light and the sun.
Fuel mix ages: 
Only mix sufficient fuel for a few weeks 
work. Do not store fuel mix for longer 
than 3 months.
Exposure to light, the sun, low or high 
temperatures can quickly make the fuel 
mix unusable.
: Thoroughly shake the mixture in the 
canister before fueling your 
machine.
Pressure may build up in the 
canister – open it carefully.
: Clean the fuel tank and canister 
from time to time.
Dispose of remaining fuel and 
cleaning fluid properly in 
accordance with local regulations 
and environment requirements.
: Before fueling, clean the filler cap 
and the area around it to ensure that 
no dirt falls into the tank.
: Position the unit so that the filler cap 
is facing up.
Take care not to spill fuel while fueling 
and do not overfill the tank. STIHL 
recommends use of the STIHL filling 
system (special accessory).
Important! After fueling, tighten down 
filler cap by hand as securely as 
possible.
Change the fuel pickup body 
once every year
: Drain the fuel tank.
: Use a hook to pull the fuel pickup 
body out of the tank and take it off 
the hose.
: Push the new pickup body into the 
hose.
: Place the pickup body in the tank. 
Fueling
295BA033 KN
295BA034 KN