Owner's Manual

27FC 55
English / USA
For periods of three months or more:
: Drain and clean the machine in a
well ventilated place.
: Dispose of remaining fuel and
cleaning solution properly in
accordance with local
environmental requirements.
: Run the engine until the carburetor
is dry – this helps to prevent the
carburetor diaphragms sticking
together.
: Remove, clean and inspect the
cutting blade.
: Thoroughly clean the machine,
paying special attention to the
cylinder fins and air filter!
: Store the machine in a dry and safe
place, out of the reach of children
and other unauthorized users.
Fuel pickup body in tank
: Have the pickup body in the fuel
tank replaced every year.
Spark arresting screen in the
muffler*
: If the engine is low on power, have
the spark arresting screen in the
muffler checked
STIHL recommends that maintenance
and repair work be carried out only by
authorized STIHL dealers.
* see “Guide to Using this Manual”
Have worn depth wheel replaced by
your STIHL dealer.
: The end of the thread on screw (1)
is caulked to ensure that the
wingnut (2) does not work loose
and be lost.
A very high torque has to be applied to
remove the wingnut from the screw. If
the parts are then reassembled, the
captive function is no longer
guaranteed. In such a case the screw
and wingnut should be replaced by your
dealer*.
* STIHL recommends that this work
be done by a STIHL servicing dealer
Storing the Machine Inspections and
Maintenance by
Dealer
232BA021KN
Replacing the Depth Wheel
1
241BA024 KN
2