SR 5600
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NOTICE
Other brand-name two-stroke engine 
oils: 25 parts gasoline to 1 part oil
N Use a canister approved for storing 
fuel. Pour oil into canister first, then 
add gasoline and mix thoroughly.
Storing Fuel
Store fuel only in approved safety-type 
fuel canisters in a dry, cool and safe 
location protected from light and the sun.
Fuel mix ages – only mix sufficient fuel 
for a few weeks work. Do not store fuel 
mix for longer than 30 days. Exposure to 
light, the sun, low or high temperatures 
can quickly make the fuel mix unusable.
STIHL MotoMix may be stored for up to 
2 years without any problems.
N Thoroughly shake the mixture in the 
canister before fueling your 
machine.
WARNING
Pressure may build up in the canister – 
open it carefully.
N Clean the fuel tank and canister 
from time to time.
Dispose of remaining fuel and cleaning 
fluid properly in accordance with local 
regulations and environmental 
requirements.
Preparations
N Before fueling, clean the filler cap 
and the area around it to ensure that 
no dirt falls into the tank.
N Position the machine so that the 
filler cap faces up.
STIHL recommends you use the STIHL 
filler nozzle for fuel (special accessory).
Filling up with fuel
Take care not to spill fuel while fueling 
and do not overfill the tank.
N Open the filler cap.
N Filling up with fuel
N Closing the Tank Cap
WARNING
After fueling, tighten down the filler cap 
as securely as possible by hand.
Fueling