Fueling
Preparations
Before fueling, clean the filler cap
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and the area around it to ensure that
no dirt falls into the tank.
Position the machine so that the
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filler cap faces up.
Your power tool comes standard with
either a screw-type or bayonet-type fuel
cap.
Bayonet fuel cap
SR 430, SR 450
Screw-type tank cap
Opening the bayonet-type fuel cap
WARNING
Never use a tool to open the bayonet-
type fuel cap. This may damage the cap
and cause fuel leakage.
1.
2.
Press the bayonet-type fuel cap
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down as far as stop, turn it
counterclockwise (about 1/8 turn)
and remove.
Filling up with fuel
Take care not to spill fuel while fueling
and do not overfill the tank. STIHL
recommends you use the STIHL filler
nozzle for fuel (special accessory).
Closing the bayonet-type fuel cap
1.
2.
Place the cap on the tank opening
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and turn it until it slips into position.
Press the fuel cap down by hand as
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far as stop and turn it clockwise
(about 1/8 turn) until it engages.
Opening screw-type tank cap
Turn the cap counterclockwise until
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it can be removed from the tank
opening.
Remove the cap.
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Filling up with fuel
Take care not to spill fuel while fueling
and do not overfill the tank. STIHL
recommends you use the STIHL filler
nozzle (special accessory).
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