BT 45
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Ignition System
Electronic magneto ignition 
(breakerless)
Fuel System
All position diaphragm carburetor with 
integral fuel pump
Gearbox
Three-stage spur gear drive
Weight
Dimensions
Contact your STIHL dealer for 
information regarding special 
accessories that may be available for 
your product.
Users of this unit should carry out only 
the maintenance operations described 
in this manual. Other repair work may be 
performed only by authorized STIHL 
service shops.
Warranty claims following repairs can be 
accepted only if the repair has been 
performed by an authorized STIHL 
servicing dealer using original STIHL 
replacement parts.
Original STIHL parts can be identified by 
the STIHL part number, the { 
logo and, in some cases, by the STIHL 
parts symbol K. The symbol may 
appear alone on small parts.
Spark plug (resistor 
type):
Bosch WSR 6 F, 
NGK BPMR 7 A
Electrode gap: 0.02 in. (0.5 mm)
Fuel tank capacity: 8.5 fl.oz 
(0.25 L)
Gearbox setting Max. spindle 
speed
1 910 rpm
2 2,710 rpm
R 810 rpm
Dry, without auger
10.6 lbs (4.8 kg)
without attachment and chuck
Length: 9.25 in. (235 mm)
Width: 9.25 in. (235 mm)
Height: 17.32 in. (440 mm)
Special Accessories Maintenance and Repairs