Stihl KM 55 R User Manual

KM 55 R, KM 55 RC
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Maintenance and Care
The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only. If your daily work-
ing time is longer or operating conditions are difficult (very dusty work area, etc.),
shorten the specified intervals accordingly.
before starting work after finishing work or daily after each refueling stop weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged if required
Complete machine
Visual inspection (condition, leaks) XX
Clean X
Control handle Check operation XX
Air filter
Clean XX
Replace X
Pickup body in fuel tank
Check X
Have replaced by dealer
1)
XXX
Fuel tank Clean XX
Carburetor
Check idle adjustment – the working tool
must not move
XX
Readjust idle X
Spark plug
Readjust electrode gap X
Replace after every 100 operating hours
Cooling inlets
Visual Inspection X
Clean X
Spark arrestor
2)
in muffler
Have checked by dealer
1)
XX
Have cleaned or replaced by servicing
dealer
1)
XX
All accessible screws and nuts (not adjust-
ing screws)
Retighten X
Safety labels Replace X
1)
STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer.
2)
not in all versions, market-specific

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