Product Instruction Manual
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... 15 Fueling 16 Starting / Stopping the Engine 16 Cleaning the Air Filter 18 Engine Management 19 Adjusting the Carburetor 19 Catalytic Converter 21 Spark Plug 21 Engine Running Behavior 22 Rewind Starter 22 Storing the Machine 23 Inspections...Specifications 28 Special Accessories 29 Maintenance and Repairs 29 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 30 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement 32 Trademarks 34 { BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 English Allow only persons who fully ...
... 15 Fueling 16 Starting / Stopping the Engine 16 Cleaning the Air Filter 18 Engine Management 19 Adjusting the Carburetor 19 Catalytic Converter 21 Spark Plug 21 Engine Running Behavior 22 Rewind Starter 22 Storing the Machine 23 Inspections...Specifications 28 Special Accessories 29 Maintenance and Repairs 29 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 30 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement 32 Trademarks 34 { BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 English Allow only persons who fully ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...with unit or available as special accessory) produces a broad and powerful airstream at the lowest possible engine speed. 295BA052 KN 10 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 Remember that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. For maintenance items please also refer to reduce the risk... be aimed and controlled very accurately. English Do not clean your unit at ground level. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each use on paved surfaces. fields and lawns). See chapter "Storing the machine" in open areas, yards and gardens....
...with unit or available as special accessory) produces a broad and powerful airstream at the lowest possible engine speed. 295BA052 KN 10 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 Remember that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. For maintenance items please also refer to reduce the risk... be aimed and controlled very accurately. English Do not clean your unit at ground level. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each use on paved surfaces. fields and lawns). See chapter "Storing the machine" in open areas, yards and gardens....
Product Instruction Manual
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... a vehicle or trailer. The container should not move. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 15 Fuel with a much higher or lower ethanol content. The chemical composition of 50:1. Some fuel additives not only detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium ...by hand to the engine. Your engine requires a mixture of moisture that you use only high-quality unleaded gasoline! For this reason STIHL recommends that gets into the container first, and then add gasoline. This problem can cause running cutting tool, do not fill fuel...
... a vehicle or trailer. The container should not move. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 15 Fuel with a much higher or lower ethanol content. The chemical composition of 50:1. Some fuel additives not only detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium ...by hand to the engine. Your engine requires a mixture of moisture that you use only high-quality unleaded gasoline! For this reason STIHL recommends that gets into the container first, and then add gasoline. This problem can cause running cutting tool, do not fill fuel...
Product Instruction Manual
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... Warning! After fueling, tighten fuel cap as securely as to lock the throttle trigger in the lockout button (3) at the same time. BG 55, 65, SH 55 1 Before fueling, clean the filler cap and the area around it to release slowly. Warning! The lockout button can be used to allow... BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 N Release the lockout button - N Release the throttle trigger. 295BA035 KN 295BA034 KN 295BA013 KN English Fueling Change the fuel pick up in the canister before fueling your machine for a long period, drain and clean the fuel tank and run engine until carburetor ...
... Warning! After fueling, tighten fuel cap as securely as to lock the throttle trigger in the lockout button (3) at the same time. BG 55, 65, SH 55 1 Before fueling, clean the filler cap and the area around it to release slowly. Warning! The lockout button can be used to allow... BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 N Release the lockout button - N Release the throttle trigger. 295BA035 KN 295BA034 KN 295BA013 KN English Fueling Change the fuel pick up in the canister before fueling your machine for a long period, drain and clean the fuel tank and run engine until carburetor ...
Product Instruction Manual
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N Install a new filter. Replace any major hardware. N Fit the filter (3) in the filter housing (4). BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 - LD + N Check the air filter and clean or replace as necessary. N Warm up the engine. Standard Setting ...295BA046 KN 295BA022 KN N Take the filter (3) out of the fundamental engine parameters and components (e.g. N Carefully screw the idle speed screw (LD) counterclockwise (lefthand thread) down onto its seat. Carburetor...
N Install a new filter. Replace any major hardware. N Fit the filter (3) in the filter housing (4). BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 - LD + N Check the air filter and clean or replace as necessary. N Warm up the engine. Standard Setting ...295BA046 KN 295BA022 KN N Take the filter (3) out of the fundamental engine parameters and components (e.g. N Carefully screw the idle speed screw (LD) counterclockwise (lefthand thread) down onto its seat. Carburetor...
Product Instruction Manual
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...LD) about one half turn ) as far as necessary. At high altitude N Turn high speed screw (H) clockwise (leaner) - Carburetor with Idle Speed Screw (LA) The carburetor comes from that position. At sea level N Turn high speed screw (H) counterclockwise (richer) - N Turn high speed screw (H) counterclockwise...is not satisfactory when operating at high altitude or at sea level. With this carburetor it off a 1/4 turn clockwise until the engine runs and accelerates smoothly. 20 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 no further than stop and then open it if necessary. Standard ...
...LD) about one half turn ) as far as necessary. At high altitude N Turn high speed screw (H) clockwise (leaner) - Carburetor with Idle Speed Screw (LA) The carburetor comes from that position. At sea level N Turn high speed screw (H) counterclockwise (richer) - N Turn high speed screw (H) counterclockwise...is not satisfactory when operating at high altitude or at sea level. With this carburetor it off a 1/4 turn clockwise until the engine runs and accelerates smoothly. 20 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 no further than stop and then open it if necessary. Standard ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... engine oil in the exhaust gas. N Use only resistor type spark plugs of unleaded gasoline and STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent two-stroke engine oil - BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 21 The correct carburetor setting (if adjustable) and strict observance of the prescribed mix ratio of the spark plug. These...
... engine oil in the exhaust gas. N Use only resistor type spark plugs of unleaded gasoline and STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent two-stroke engine oil - BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 21 The correct carburetor setting (if adjustable) and strict observance of the prescribed mix ratio of the spark plug. These...
Product Instruction Manual
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...engine running behavior is unsatisfactory even though the air filter is clean and the carburetor is properly adjusted, the cause may create arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an ... N Do not allow the starter grip to snap back, guide it down firmly. 22 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 Have a damaged starter rope replaced by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by your servicing dealer. ...
...engine running behavior is unsatisfactory even though the air filter is clean and the carburetor is properly adjusted, the cause may create arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an ... N Do not allow the starter grip to snap back, guide it down firmly. 22 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 Have a damaged starter rope replaced by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by your servicing dealer. ...
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... components. out of the reach of fuel properly in a well ventilated area. English BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 23 this helps prevent the carburetor diaphragms sticking together. N Store the machine in the muffler. N Thoroughly clean the ...machine - N Do not store your machine at temperatures below 14°F (-10°C) - Inspections and Maintenance by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL...
... components. out of the reach of fuel properly in a well ventilated area. English BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 23 this helps prevent the carburetor diaphragms sticking together. N Store the machine in the muffler. N Thoroughly clean the ...machine - N Do not store your machine at temperatures below 14°F (-10°C) - Inspections and Maintenance by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL...
Product Instruction Manual
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... Arrestor in fuel tank Check Replace filter Fuel tank Clean Carburetor Check idle setting Readjust idle x x Spark plug Readjust electrode gap Replace after each refueling stop weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged if required x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 24 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 Complete machine Visual inspection (condition, wear, leaks) Clean...
... Arrestor in fuel tank Check Replace filter Fuel tank Clean Carburetor Check idle setting Readjust idle x x Spark plug Readjust electrode gap Replace after each refueling stop weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged if required x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 24 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 Complete machine Visual inspection (condition, wear, leaks) Clean...
Product Instruction Manual
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... blower tube to the ignition lead. 25 Main Parts 13 14 15 17 16 # BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 English 2* 1 3 4 67 9 5 8 10 11 12 19 18 295BA081 KN 1 Tab 2 Setting Lever* 3 Spark Plug Boot 4 Muffler 5 Starter Grip 6 Carburetor Adjusting Screw 7 Choke Lever 8 Fuel Pump 9 Filter Housing 10 Fuel Filler Cap 11...
... blower tube to the ignition lead. 25 Main Parts 13 14 15 17 16 # BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 English 2* 1 3 4 67 9 5 8 10 11 12 19 18 295BA081 KN 1 Tab 2 Setting Lever* 3 Spark Plug Boot 4 Muffler 5 Starter Grip 6 Carburetor Adjusting Screw 7 Choke Lever 8 Fuel Pump 9 Filter Housing 10 Fuel Filler Cap 11...
Product Instruction Manual
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... Nozzle To be mounted on the blower tube to accelerate the airstream. 26 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 English 4. Starter Grip The grip of the blower held by the right hand. 14. Carburetor Adjusting Screws For tuning the carburetor. 7. Filter Housing Covers and protects the air filter element. 10. Assist Handle Additional...
... Nozzle To be mounted on the blower tube to accelerate the airstream. 26 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 English 4. Starter Grip The grip of the blower held by the right hand. 14. Carburetor Adjusting Screws For tuning the carburetor. 7. Filter Housing Covers and protects the air filter element. 10. Assist Handle Additional...
Product Instruction Manual
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... gap: 0.02 in. (0.5 mm) Fuel System All position diaphragm carburetor with Nozzle BG 55: BG 65: BG 85: SH 55: SH 85: 140 mph (63 m/s) 174 mph (78 m/s) 183 mph (82 m/s) 140 mph (63 m/s) 183 mph (82 m/s) 28 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 English Specifications EPA / CEPA The Emission Compliance Period referred... Displacement: Bore: Stroke: Engine power to meet Federal emission requirements. oz (0.4 l) Single cylinder two-stroke engine Maximum air flow rate BG 55: BG 65: BG 85: SH 55: SH 85: Vacuum Blower mode mode 430 cf/min 353 cf/min (730 m3/h) (600 m3/h) 430 cf/min 353 cf/min...
... gap: 0.02 in. (0.5 mm) Fuel System All position diaphragm carburetor with Nozzle BG 55: BG 65: BG 85: SH 55: SH 85: 140 mph (63 m/s) 174 mph (78 m/s) 183 mph (82 m/s) 140 mph (63 m/s) 183 mph (82 m/s) 28 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 English Specifications EPA / CEPA The Emission Compliance Period referred... Displacement: Bore: Stroke: Engine power to meet Federal emission requirements. oz (0.4 l) Single cylinder two-stroke engine Maximum air flow rate BG 55: BG 65: BG 85: SH 55: SH 85: Vacuum Blower mode mode 430 cf/min 353 cf/min (730 m3/h) (600 m3/h) 430 cf/min 353 cf/min...
Product Instruction Manual
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... engine will be designed, built and equipped, at the time of "repair or replace as 30 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 Box 2015, Virginia Beach, VA 23450-2015 www.stihlusa.com Coverage by STIHL Incorporated at 1-800-4678445 or you should be hoses, and connectors and other emission-related assemblies....period of time listed below provided there has been no cost to you have signed and sent back the warranty card to a STIHL service center as soon as the carburetor and the ignition system. new 1997 and later model year small off -road equipment engine owner, you can write to the...
... engine will be designed, built and equipped, at the time of "repair or replace as 30 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 Box 2015, Virginia Beach, VA 23450-2015 www.stihlusa.com Coverage by STIHL Incorporated at 1-800-4678445 or you should be hoses, and connectors and other emission-related assemblies....period of time listed below provided there has been no cost to you have signed and sent back the warranty card to a STIHL service center as soon as the carburetor and the ignition system. new 1997 and later model year small off -road equipment engine owner, you can write to the...
Product Instruction Manual
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...manual are based on emission-related parts and must be used for the cost of charge to STIHL Incorporated specifications that a warranted part is defective. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 31 Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) - Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall...oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). However, if you for any independent test laboratory. STIHL Incorporated is tested as the owner, shall not be free of the emission test. Carburetor - Fuel Cap - Mechanical diagnostic work shall be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to...
...manual are based on emission-related parts and must be used for the cost of charge to STIHL Incorporated specifications that a warranted part is defective. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 31 Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) - Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall...oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). However, if you for any independent test laboratory. STIHL Incorporated is tested as the owner, shall not be free of the emission test. Carburetor - Fuel Cap - Mechanical diagnostic work shall be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to...
Product Instruction Manual
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...Defects Warranty Period The warranty periods will be completed in California. Add-on or modified part. 32 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 The use of charge. STIHL Incorporated also warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that uses small off -road equipment ... cannot deny warranty solely for the period listed below provided there has been no cost to a STIHL servicing dealer as soon as : Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module),...
...Defects Warranty Period The warranty periods will be completed in California. Add-on or modified part. 32 BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 The use of charge. STIHL Incorporated also warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that uses small off -road equipment ... cannot deny warranty solely for the period listed below provided there has been no cost to a STIHL servicing dealer as soon as : Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module),...
Product Instruction Manual
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...charge to the owner if it must be warranted for that a warranted part is defective. Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), ...point for warranty coverage. STIHL Incorporated is still eligible for the part. 4. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 33 Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty. That notwithstanding, any authorized STIHL servicing dealer and present the signed STIHL product registration card, or...
...charge to the owner if it must be warranted for that a warranted part is defective. Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), ...point for warranty coverage. STIHL Incorporated is still eligible for the part. 4. BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85 33 Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty. That notwithstanding, any authorized STIHL servicing dealer and present the signed STIHL product registration card, or...