Instruction Manual

FC 56 C
English
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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
CARB
The Emission Compliance Period used
on the CARB-Air Index Label indicates
the terms:
Engine
Ignition System
Electronic magneto ignition
Fuel System
All position diaphragm carburetor with
integral fuel pump
Weight
Users of this unit should carry out only
the maintenance operations described
in this manual. STIHL recommends that
other repair work be performed only by
authorized STIHL servicing dealers.
Warranty claims following repairs can be
accepted only if the repair has been
performed by an authorized STIHL
servicing dealer using genuine STIHL
replacement parts.
Genuine STIHL parts can be identified
by the STIHL part number, the
{ logo and, in some cases, by
the STIHL parts symbol K. The
symbol may appear alone on small
parts.
Specifications
A = 300 hours
B = 125 hours
C = 50 hours
Extended = 300 hours
Intermediate = 125 hours
Moderate = 50 hours
Single cylinder two-stroke engine
Displacement: 1.66 cu.in
(27.2 cc)
Bore: 1.34 in (34 mm)
Stroke: 1.18 in (30 mm)
Engine power to
ISO 8893:
1.1 bhp (0.8 kW)
at 8,500 rpm
Idle speed: 2,800 rpm
Cut-off speed (rated): 10,000 rpm
Max. output shaft
speed (cutting blade): 8,600 rpm
Spark plug (resistor
type): NGK CMR 6 H
Electrode gap: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
Fuel tank capacity: 11.5 fl.oz (0.34 l)
dry, with deflector and
blade 13.4 lbs (6.1 kg)
Maintenance and Repairs