► Place the STIHL machine on a level surface.
► Stop the engine.
► Unscrew oil dipstick (1).
► Add engine oil using a suitable funnel until it
reaches the maximum filling level (2).
The oil capacity is 0.5 litres.
► Screw in oil dipstick (1).
► Check the engine oil level before each starting
procedure. 7.2. If necessary, top up the
engine oil.
The engine is designed for commercially availa‐
ble 4-stroke engine oils.
► Use category SF, SG, SH, SJ engine oils and
higher.
► STIHL recommends the use of the following
engine oils:
–
SAE 30
–
SAE 10W-30
► Match the oil grade to the ambient tempera‐
ture where the STIHL machine will be used:
Operation at temperatures above 4°C: SAE 30
Operation at temperatures below 4°C:
SAE 10W-30
6 Cleaning
6.1 Cleaning the Engine
► Stop the engine.
► Allow the engine to cool down.
► Clean the engine with a damp cloth.
► Clean the ventilation slots with a paintbrush.
7 Maintenance
7.1 Maintenance Intervals
Maintenance intervals are dependent on the
ambient conditions and the working conditions.
STIHL recommends the following maintenance
intervals:
Before each use:
►
Check the oil level, 7.2.
►
Check the air filter, 7.3.
After the first month or after 5 operating hours:
►
Change the engine oil, 7.6.
Every 3 months or after 25 operating hours:
►
Clean the air filter, 7.4.
Every 6 months or after 50 operating hours:
►
Change the engine oil, 7.6.
►
Check the spark plugs, 7.5.
Every 12 months or after 100 operating hours:
► Have an inspection carried out by a specialist
dealer. STIHL recommends STIHL specialist
dealers.
7.2 Checking the Oil Level
► Place the STIHL machine on a level surface.
► Stop the engine.
► Unscrew oil dipstick (1) and wipe with a cloth.
► Insert oil dipstick (1) in the filler neck, do not
screw in.
► Remove the oil dipstick and read off the oil fill‐
ing level on measuring scale (2). If necessary,
top up the engine oil using a suitable funnel
until it reaches the maximum filling level (3).
► Screw in oil dipstick (1).
7.3 Replacing the Air Filter
► Stop the engine.
► Place the STIHL machine on a level surface.
► Clean the cover and housing of the air filter
with a cloth.
6 Cleaning English
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