Stihl KM 55 R User Manual

KM 55 R, KM 55 RC
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Before fueling, clean the filler cap and
the area around it to ensure that no dirt
falls into the tank.
Always thoroughly shake the mixture in
the canister before fueling your
machine.
Controls
1 Stop switch
2 Throttle trigger lockout
3 Throttle lever
4 Tongue of throttle trigger
5 Catch
Positions of stop switch
6I – normal run position – the engine
is running or can start
70 – engine off – the ignition is
switched off
Starting
N Move the stop switch to I.
N Press down the throttle trigger
lockout and hold it there.
N Squeeze the throttle trigger until the
catch on the tongue (4) can be
engaged on the housing.
N Now release the throttle trigger,
tongue and trigger lockout in that
order. This is the starting throttle
position.
Fueling
In order to reduce the risk of burns
or other personal injury from
escaping gas vapor and fumes,
remove the fuel filler cap carefully
so as to allow any pressure build-
up in the tank to release slowly.
After fueling, tighten fuel cap as
securely as possible by hand.
232BA046 KN
Starting / Stopping the
Engine
2
233BA048 KN
1
6
7
5
4
3
233BA049 KN
4

Stihl KM 55 R Specifications

General

Engine Type	2-stroke
Displacement	27.2 cc
Weight	4.4 kg
Weight (lbs)	9.7 lbs
Engine Power	0.8 kW / 1.1 hp