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Rewind Starter
To help prolong the wear life of the
starter rope, observe the following
points:
Pull the starter rope only in the
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direction specified.
Do not pull the rope over the edge of
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the guide bushing.
Do not pull out the rope more than
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specified.
Do not allow the starter grip to snap
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back, guide it back into the housing
slowly – see chapter on "Starting /
Stopping the Engine."
Have a damaged starter rope replaced
by your dealer before it breaks
completely. STIHL recommends that
you have servicing and repair work
carried out exclusively by an authorized
STIHL servicing dealer.
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Storing the Machine
For periods of 3 months or longer
Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
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well ventilated area.
Dispose of fuel properly in
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accordance with local
environmental requirements.
Run the engine until the carburetor
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is dry – this helps prevent the
carburetor diaphragms sticking
together.
Remove, clean and inspect the
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cutting attachment.
Thoroughly clean the machine – pay
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special attention to the cylinder fins
and air filter.
Store the machine in a dry and
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secure location – out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
Replacing Nylon Line
STIHL AutoCut C 5-2
Always check the mowing head for signs
of wear before replacing the nylon line.
If there are signs of serious wear,
replace the complete mowing head.
Preparations
Shut off the engine.
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Put the machine on the ground with
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the mowing head facing up.
Disassembling the mowing head and
removing remaining nylon line
In normal operation, the supply of nylon
line in the head is used up completely.
FS 40, FS 40 C, FS 50, FS 50 C