Stihl TS 440 - Starting; Stopping the Engine

TS 440
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Checking the installation of the fuel filler
cap
N Grip the cap – the cap is closed
properly if it cannot be removed and
the markings (arrows) on the cap
and fuel tank are aligned
If the cap can be removed or the
markings do not align, close the cap
again – see the section "Closing the fuel
filler cap" in this instruction manual.
Change the fuel pickup body every year
N Drain the fuel tank and allow it to air
out
N Pull the fuel pickup body out of the
tank with a wire hook or other
suitable tool and disconnect it from
the hose
N Connect a new fuel pickup body to
the hose
N Return the fuel pickup body to the
tank
Checking the wheel brake system
Before starting work
N Put on gloves and other appropriate
protective apparel as recommended
in this manual
N Pull the brake lever (1) toward the
front handle and hold it – the cutting
wheel can be turned by hand
N Release the brake lever – the wheel
brake is engaged – the cutting
wheel cannot be turned by hand
N If the cutting wheel can be turned by
hand without pulling the brake lever
toward the front handle: Do not work
with the TS 440 and have the wheel
brake system repaired by an
authorized STIHL servicing dealer
before using the machine.
The brake lever must be free from dirt
and debris and move easily when pulled
forward toward the front handle and
when released.
370BA095 KN
370BA019 KN
Starting / Stopping the
Engine
1
0813BA003 KN