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Specifications
Engine
EPA / CEPA:
The Emission Compliance Period
referred to on the Emissions
Compliance Label indicates the number
of operating hours for which the engine
has been shown to meet Federal
emission requirements.
Category:
A = 300 hours,
B = 125 hours,
C = 50 hours
CARB:
The Emission Compliance Period used
on the CARB-Air Index Label indicates
the terms:
Extended = 300 hours,
Intermediate = 125 hours,
Moderate = 50 hours
Single cylinder two-stroke engine
Displacement:
27.2 cm
Bore:
34 mm
Stroke:
30 mm
Engine power
to ISO 8893:
0.65 kW (0.9 HP)
at 7,000 rpm
Idle speed:
2,800 rpm
Max. engine speed:
9,500 rpm
Max. output shaft
speed (cutting tool
mounting:
9,500 rpm
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Ignition System
Type: Electronic (breakerless) magneto
ignition
Spark plug
(suppressed):
Electrode gap:
Spark plug thread:
This spark ignition system meets all
requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations ICES-002.
Fuel System
Carburetor: All position diaphragm
carburetor with integral fuel pump
Air filter:
Fuel tank capacity:
Fuel mixture:
3
Weight
without cutting tool and deflector:
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Special Accessories
Cutting Tools
STIHL AutoCut 5-2, C 5-2
Replacement nylon line:
Bosch WSR 6 F,
2.0 mm dia., green,
NGK BPMR 7 A
various lengths
0.5 mm
STIHL PolyCut 6-3
M 14 x 1.25;
9.5 mm long
Thermoplastic blades (pack of 12)
Thrust plate
Stop pin
STIHL FixCut 5-2
Nylon line in various diameters,
203 mm long (pack of 12)
Thrust plate
Stop pin
Felt element
3
0.33 L (330 cm
)
Other Special Accessories
see "Fuel"
Safety glasses
Shoulder strap
Combination wrench (for spark plug)
Angle screwdriver
4.1 kg
Carburetor screwdriver
STIHL ElastoStart (starter rope with grip)
Contact your STIHL dealer for the latest
information on these and other special
accessories.
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