15 Cleaning
► Seal the fuel tank.
► Have the fuel tank cleaned by a STIHL specialist dealer.
► Start the engine and leave it idling until it cuts out.
15 Cleaning
15.1 Cleaning the Tiller
► Stop the engine.
► Allow the tiller to cool down.
► Clean the tiller with a damp cloth or STIHL resin solvent.
► Clean the ventilation slots with a paintbrush.
► Spray the drive shaft with STIHL multispray.
15.2 Cleaning the Hoes
► Stop the engine.
► Allow the tiller to cool down.
► Set the handlebar to the lowest level.
► Detach retaining pin (1) and remove pin (2).
► Remove the blade spur together with adapter (3).
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► Rest the tiller on the handlebar.
16 Maintenance
16.1 Maintenance Intervals
Maintenance intervals are dependent on the ambient
conditions and the working conditions. STIHL recommends
the following maintenance intervals:
Engine
► Maintain the engine as described in the engine instruction
manual.
Before each use:
► Check the gearbox oil level.
► Check the tyre pressure of the running wheels.
Correct tyre pressure: 2 bar
After the first month or after 20 operating hours:
► Change the gearbox oil.
Every 6 months or after 100 operating hours:
► Change the gearbox oil.
16.2 Lubricating the Gearbox
► Stop the engine.
► Place the tiller on a level surface.
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