Stihl FS 55R User Manual

FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC
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N Go to "Mounting the mowing head"
or "Mounting the metal cutting
attachment".
If the parts are mounted to the
gearbox
N Go to "Removing the mounting
hardware".
Removing the mounting hardware
N Block the shaft – see next chapter
on "Blocking the output shaft".
N Use the combination wrench (6) –
comes standard with machine or is
available as special accessory – to
unscrew the nut (3) clockwise (left-
hand thread) from the shaft (2).
N Pull the thrust washer (5) off the
shaft (2).
The rider plate (4) is in the parts kit
supplied with the machine.
N Go to "Mounting the mowing head"
or "Mounting the metal cutting
attachment".
Blocking the output shaft
N Insert the stop pin (7) or screwdriver
– come standard with machine or
are available as special accessories
– in the hole (8) in the gearbox as
far as stop, and apply slight
pressure.
N Rotate the nut or cutting attachment
on the shaft (2) until the stop pin
slips into position and blocks the
shaft.
Attaching the mowing head
Keep the information sheet for the
mowing head in a safe place.
STIHL SuperCut 20-2,
STIHL AutoCut 25-2,
STIHL AutoCut C 25-2,
STIHL TrimCut 31-2,
STIHL FixCut 25-2,
STIHL PolyCut 20-3
N Turn the mowing head
counterclockwise until it is flush
against the shaft (1)
N Block the shaft
N Tighten the mowing head
Removing the mowing head
N Block the shaft
STIHL SuperCut 20-2,
STIHL AutoCut 25-2,
STIHL AutoCut C 25-2,
7
8
2
002BA166 KN
7
Remove the tool used to block the
shaft.
1
002BA081 KN

Stihl FS 55R Specifications

General

Displacement	27.2 cc
Power Output	0.75 kW
Engine Power	1.0 bhp
Fuel Capacity	0.33 L
Fuel Tank Capacity	0.33 L
Starter System	Recoil
Cutting Diameter	420 mm
Overall Length	1.7 m
Shaft Type	Straight
Cutting Width	23 cm
Engine Type	2-stroke gasoline engine