FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 250, FS 250 R
English
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N Check lubricant filling periodically 
and after approx. every 25 hours of 
operation
N Unscrew the locking screw (1) – if 
no grease can be seen on the 
inside, then screw in the tube (2) of 
STIHL gear lubricant for 
brushcutters (special accessory)
N Squeeze up to 1/5 oz (5 g) of 
grease into the gear housing
Do not completely fill the gear housing 
with grease.
N Unscrew lubricant tube (2)
N Refit locking screw and tighten 
securely
Removing the Fan Housing
N Take out the screws (1).
N Remove the fan housing.
Replacing the Starter Rope
N Remove the spring clip (2).
N Carefully remove the rope rotor with 
washer (3) and pawl (4).
The rewind spring may pop out and 
uncoil during this operation – take care 
to avoid the risk of injury.
N Pry the cap (5) out of the grip.
N Remove the remaining rope from 
the rotor and starter grip.
N Tie a simple overhand knot in the 
new rope and then thread it through 
the top of the grip and the rope 
bushing (6).
N Refit the cap in the grip.
Lubricating the Gearbox
Replacing the Starter Rope 
and Rewind Spring