Owner's Manual

HT 250
English
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Preparations
N Thoroughly clean the oil filler cap
and the area around it to ensure that
no dirt falls into the tank.
N Position the machine so that the
filler cap is facing up.
Opening the filler cap
The bayonet-type oil tank filler cap with
hinged grip can be opened and closed
without tools.
N To open the tank, swing the grip to
the vertical position.
N Turn the filler cap counterclockwise
as far as stop and remove.
Filling up with chain oil
N Filling up with chain oil
Take care not to spill chain oil while
refilling and do not overfill the tank.
Closing the filler cap
N To close the oil tank, place the filler
cap in position with the grip upright,
making sure the recesses are in
alignment.
N Turn the filler cap clockwise as far
as stop.
N Fold the grip down so that it is flush
with the top of the cap.
If the oil level in the tank does not go
down, the reason may be a fault in the oil
supply system: Check chain lubrication,
clean the oilways, contact your dealer
for assistance if necessary STIHL
recommends that you have servicing
and repair work carried out exclusively
by an authorized STIHL servicing
dealer.
Filling Chain Oil Tank
A full chain oil tank is sufficient for
only half a tankful of fuel. Check
the oil level regularly during
cutting work. Never allow the oil
tank to run dry.
390BA047 KN
402BA036 KN
402BA037 KN