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English / USA
BR 340, BR 340 L, BR 420, BR 420 C
1) STIHL recommends that this work 
be done by a STIHL servicing dealer
Maintenance Chart
The following maintenance intervals apply to normal operating conditions only.
If your daily working time is longer than normal 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
if required
Complete machine
Visual inspection (conditon, leaks)
xx
Clean
x
Control handle Check operation
xx
Air filter
Clean
x
Replace
x
Pick up body in fuel tank
Check
x
Replace
xx
Fuel tank Clean
x
Carburetor
Check idle setting
xx
Readjust idle
x
Spark plug
Readjust electrode gap
x
Replace after about 
100 operating hours
Cooling air intakes Clean
x
Spark arresting screen in muffler
Check
x
Clean or replace
x
All accessible screws and nuts (not 
adjusting screws)
Tighten
x
Anti-vibration elements
Check
x
Have replaced by servicing 
dealer
1)
xx
Blower air intake screen
Check
xx
Clean
x
Safety label Replace
x