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WARNING
Never use a tool to open the bayonet filler cap.
The cap can be damaged and fuel may escape.
12.2
Opening the filler cap
► Press the filler cap down as far as possible by
hand, then turn it counterclockwise
(approx. 1/8 turn) and remove
12.3
Refueling
Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do
not overfill the tank. STIHL recommends use of
the STIHL filling system for fuel (special acces‐
sory).
12.4
Closing the filler cap
► Fit the cap and turn it until it engages in the
bayonet catch
► Press the cap down as far as possible by hand
and turn it clockwise (approx. 1/8 turn) until it
engages
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12.5
Checking the lock
► 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 sections "Clos‐
ing the filler cap" and "Checking the lock".
12.6
Changing the fuel pickup body
every year
The fuel pickup body is equipped with a mag‐
netic separator.
► Drain the fuel tank
► Pull the fuel pickup body out of the tank with a
hook and disconnect it from the hose
► Connect a new fuel pickup body to the hose
► Return the fuel pickup body to the tank
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