Stihl FS 261 - Fueling and Engine Operations; Safely Fueling the Brushcutter; Starting the Brushcutter Engine

► Depending on the desired amount of fuel,
determine the correct amounts of two-stroke
engine oil and gasoline in a mixing ratio of
1:50. Examples for fuel mixes:
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20 ml Two-stroke engine oil, 1 l gasoline
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60 ml Two-stroke engine oil, 3 l gasoline
–
100 ml Two-stroke engine oil, 5 l gasoline
► Pour two-stroke engine oil into a clean
approved fuel canister first and then add gaso‐
line.
► Stir the fuel before topping up.
8.2 Fueling the brushcutter
► Shut off the engine.
► Place your brushcutter on a level surface so
that the fuel tank cap faces up.
► Use a damp cloth to clean the fuel tank cap
and the area around it.
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► Turn the tank cap counterclockwise until it can
be removed.
► Remove the fuel tank cap.
NOTICE
■ Exposure to light, direct sunlight and extreme
temperatures may accelerate fuel separation
or aging. The brushcutter can be damaged if it
is used with a fuel mix that has become sepa‐
rated or has aged.
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Thoroughly mix the fuel.
► Do not top up with fuel stored for more than
30 days (STIHL MotoMix: 5 years).
► When topping up, ensure that no fuel is spil‐
led and that the fuel level remains at least
15 mm under the edge of the tank.
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► Fit the fuel tank cap on the tank opening.
► Turn the tank cap clockwise and tighten it
down firmly by hand.
The fuel tank is closed.
9 Starting and Stopping the
Engine
9.1 Starting the engine
► Select the correct starting procedure.
► Place the trimmer on a level surface so that
the cutting attachment does not touch the
ground or other objects.
► Remove the transport guard.
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A B
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► Depress the manual fuel pump (1) at least 5
times.
If the following condition is met
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The engine is at ambient temperature.
► Press the choke lever (2) in at the edge and
move it to position (A).
If any of the following conditions is met:
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The engine has been running for at least 1
minute and has only been shut down for a
short break in work.
–
The engine sparked in the
position and
switched off.
► Press the choke lever (2) in at the edge and
move it to position (B).
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NOTICE
■ The brushcutter can be damaged if pressed
into the ground with your foot or knee.
► Press the brushcutter against the ground
with your left hand. Do not stand or kneel
on the shaft.
9 Starting and Stopping the Engine English
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