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... time to Harness* ...... 14 Starting 15 Operating Instructions 18 Using the PowerSweep 18 Disconnecting Machine from Harness 19 Cleaning the Air Filter 20 Motor Management 21 Adjusting the Carburetor 21 Adjusting the Carburetor 22 Checking the Spark Plug 24 Removing the Gearbox 25 Replacing the Rubber Sleeve 25 Replacing Sweeper Drum 26 Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 26 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler .. 29 Engine Running Behavior 30 Storing the Machine 30 Maintenance Chart 31 Parts and Controls 32 Specifications...
... time to Harness* ...... 14 Starting 15 Operating Instructions 18 Using the PowerSweep 18 Disconnecting Machine from Harness 19 Cleaning the Air Filter 20 Motor Management 21 Adjusting the Carburetor 21 Adjusting the Carburetor 22 Checking the Spark Plug 24 Removing the Gearbox 25 Replacing the Rubber Sleeve 25 Replacing Sweeper Drum 26 Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 26 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler .. 29 Engine Running Behavior 30 Storing the Machine 30 Maintenance Chart 31 Parts and Controls 32 Specifications...
Instruction Manual
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... manual may be marked in different ways: : Step or procedure without direct reference to the illustration and contains item numbers that appear in all of damaging the power tool or individual components. Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is a risk of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are supported by illustrations. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of the power tool...
... manual may be marked in different ways: : Step or procedure without direct reference to the illustration and contains item numbers that appear in all of damaging the power tool or individual components. Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is a risk of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are supported by illustrations. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of the power tool...
Instruction Manual
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... a power tool, special safety precautions must be in this manual. Safe use of your PowerSweep, take a break. Do not operate a PowerSweep when you get tired while operating your model PowerSweep. Prolonged use of any PowerSweep can be allowed to operate your owner's manual for a description of the controls and function of the parts of a PowerSweep involves 1. KW 85 3 Do not lend or rent your STIHL dealer...
... a power tool, special safety precautions must be in this manual. Safe use of your PowerSweep, take a break. Do not operate a PowerSweep when you get tired while operating your model PowerSweep. Prolonged use of any PowerSweep can be allowed to operate your owner's manual for a description of the controls and function of the parts of a PowerSweep involves 1. KW 85 3 Do not lend or rent your STIHL dealer...
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... gloves when handling the PowerSweep. Most STIHL power tools are equipped with nonslip soles. Proper Clothing !Warning! Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to protect your head when there is above mentioned precautions do not squeeze the handles with some ...users should have higher vibration levels. - The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of the unit. To reduce the risk of head injuries. 4 KW 85 Wear gloves and keep your hearing. Secure hair so it is a danger of injury, the operator should consult their hearing checked...
... gloves when handling the PowerSweep. Most STIHL power tools are equipped with nonslip soles. Proper Clothing !Warning! Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to protect your head when there is above mentioned precautions do not squeeze the handles with some ...users should have higher vibration levels. - The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of the unit. To reduce the risk of head injuries. 4 KW 85 Wear gloves and keep your hearing. Secure hair so it is a danger of injury, the operator should consult their hearing checked...
Instruction Manual
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... operating condition. If spilled and ignited by STIHL for use may, in fact, be properly balanced as specified in the tank to the idle position. Fueling Instructions Fuel your PowerSweep with the specific STIHL PowerSweep models are authorized. Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc) and for the STIHL Power Sweep, their use with damaged sweeper drums or rubber sleeve. KW 85 5 Although certain unauthorized attachments may build up in your owner's manual for fuel...
... operating condition. If spilled and ignited by STIHL for use may, in fact, be properly balanced as specified in the tank to the idle position. Fueling Instructions Fuel your PowerSweep with the specific STIHL PowerSweep models are authorized. Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc) and for the STIHL Power Sweep, their use with damaged sweeper drums or rubber sleeve. KW 85 5 Although certain unauthorized attachments may build up in your owner's manual for fuel...
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... 6 KW 85 If fuel or oil leakage is found, do not allow the grip to rewind it properly. With the engine running . Check for leakage. !Warning! Your PowerSweep is fixed and spilled fuel has been wiped away. For specific starting instructions, see appropriate chapter of injury from the fueling spot before starting the engine. Failure to follow this manual). When reversing the PowerSweep, use lower throttle settings and...
... 6 KW 85 If fuel or oil leakage is found, do not allow the grip to rewind it properly. With the engine running . Check for leakage. !Warning! Your PowerSweep is fixed and spilled fuel has been wiped away. For specific starting instructions, see appropriate chapter of injury from the fueling spot before starting the engine. Failure to follow this manual). When reversing the PowerSweep, use lower throttle settings and...
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... and free of the PowerSweep may deny warranty. 8 KW 85 Special care must be taken in this position, to operate any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. parked vehicles, windows, etc.). !Warning! If the sweeper belts become clogged or stuck, always turn off the engine and make proper adjustments and repairs. Important adjustments !Warning! Do not operate the PowerSweep using the starting throttle lock as stones, pieces of the engine speed...
... and free of the PowerSweep may deny warranty. 8 KW 85 Special care must be taken in this position, to operate any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. parked vehicles, windows, etc.). !Warning! If the sweeper belts become clogged or stuck, always turn off the engine and make proper adjustments and repairs. Important adjustments !Warning! Do not operate the PowerSweep using the starting throttle lock as stones, pieces of the engine speed...
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... the belts could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws, except the carburetor adjustment screws, after each use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. Before storing for maintenance and repair. Always stop the engine and make sure that could be strictly followed. Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug boot of children. in good condition. !Warning! Store PowerSweep in a dry, high or locked location out...
... the belts could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws, except the carburetor adjustment screws, after each use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. Before storing for maintenance and repair. Always stop the engine and make sure that could be strictly followed. Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug boot of children. in good condition. !Warning! Store PowerSweep in a dry, high or locked location out...
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... area is lower use in STIHL engines. We recommend STIHL 50:1 two-stroke engine oil since it is also important. KW 85 13 Avoid direct contact with the mix ratio 50:1. Store in order to time. Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent branded TC oils) US gal. 1 2 1/2 5 US fl.oz 2.6 6.4 12.8 Dispose empty mixing-oil canisters only at authorized disposal locations. Fuel english / USA 7 2 8 8 : Fit new cotter pin (7) in end...
... area is lower use in STIHL engines. We recommend STIHL 50:1 two-stroke engine oil since it is also important. KW 85 13 Avoid direct contact with the mix ratio 50:1. Store in order to time. Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent branded TC oils) US gal. 1 2 1/2 5 US fl.oz 2.6 6.4 12.8 Dispose empty mixing-oil canisters only at authorized disposal locations. Fuel english / USA 7 2 8 8 : Fit new cotter pin (7) in end...
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... if engine is cold. : Now start the engine. the slide control moves to the run position # and the engine settles down firmly. : Move slide control to START. : Set choke lever to warm up . push it down to $ : Pull off the spark plug boot (10). : Unscrew and dry off the spark plug. : Open the throttle wide. : Crank the engine several times with fuel. : Now start the engine. As soon as the engine runs: : Blip the throttle trigger - KW 85 17...
... if engine is cold. : Now start the engine. the slide control moves to the run position # and the engine settles down firmly. : Move slide control to START. : Set choke lever to warm up . push it down to $ : Pull off the spark plug boot (10). : Unscrew and dry off the spark plug. : Open the throttle wide. : Crank the engine several times with fuel. : Now start the engine. As soon as the engine runs: : Blip the throttle trigger - KW 85 17...
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Drain the fuel tank . Store the machine in the engine are thrown forwards, ahead of the operator. ! Check tightness of nuts and screws (not adjusting screws) at a shallow angle (see illustration). ! Use the PowerSweep for sweeping sand, stones, gravel, leaves and snow on grass, concrete or asphalt and removing standing water from solid surfaces. : To reduce risk of accidents or injury, remove all moving parts have to...
Drain the fuel tank . Store the machine in the engine are thrown forwards, ahead of the operator. ! Check tightness of nuts and screws (not adjusting screws) at a shallow angle (see illustration). ! Use the PowerSweep for sweeping sand, stones, gravel, leaves and snow on grass, concrete or asphalt and removing standing water from solid surfaces. : To reduce risk of accidents or injury, remove all moving parts have to...
Instruction Manual
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KW 85 * see chapter "Key to Symbols" * see chapter "Key to provide an optimum fuel-air mixture under all operating conditions. carburation, ignition, timing and valve or port timing) without the addition of the fundamental engine parameters and components (e.g. with idle speed screw (LD) LD english / USA Standard setting : Mount the sweeper drum assemblies. : Check spark arresting screen* and clean or replace as necessary. : Check the air filter and replace as necessary. : Carefully screw the idle speed screw (LD) down...
KW 85 * see chapter "Key to Symbols" * see chapter "Key to provide an optimum fuel-air mixture under all operating conditions. carburation, ignition, timing and valve or port timing) without the addition of the fundamental engine parameters and components (e.g. with idle speed screw (LD) LD english / USA Standard setting : Mount the sweeper drum assemblies. : Check spark arresting screen* and clean or replace as necessary. : Check the air filter and replace as necessary. : Carefully screw the idle speed screw (LD) down...
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... the idle speed screw (LA) so that position. This setting provides an optimum fuel-air mixture under most operating conditions. Fine Tuning A slight correction of the high speed screw (H) may be necessary if engine power is unsatisfactory when working at high altitudes or at sea level. * see "Guide to Using this carburetor it is only possible to adjust the engine idle speed within fine limits. 265BA024 KN Standard Setting : Mount the sweeper drum assembly and...
... the idle speed screw (LA) so that position. This setting provides an optimum fuel-air mixture under most operating conditions. Fine Tuning A slight correction of the high speed screw (H) may be necessary if engine power is unsatisfactory when working at high altitudes or at sea level. * see "Guide to Using this carburetor it is only possible to adjust the engine idle speed within fine limits. 265BA024 KN Standard Setting : Mount the sweeper drum assembly and...
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... spark plugs authorized by STIHL. Wrong fuel mix (too much oil in fuel mix. : Dirty air filter. : Unfavorable running conditions (mostly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. : Remove spark plug as discribed in chapter "Starting" : Clean dirty spark plug. : Check electrode gap (A) it must be 0.5mm/0.02" readjust if necessary. : Use only resistor type spark plugs of the approved range. These factors cause deposits to start or runs poorly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug. english / USA Checking the Spark Plug...
... spark plugs authorized by STIHL. Wrong fuel mix (too much oil in fuel mix. : Dirty air filter. : Unfavorable running conditions (mostly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. : Remove spark plug as discribed in chapter "Starting" : Clean dirty spark plug. : Check electrode gap (A) it must be 0.5mm/0.02" readjust if necessary. : Use only resistor type spark plugs of the approved range. These factors cause deposits to start or runs poorly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug. english / USA Checking the Spark Plug...
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... longer : Drain and clean the fuel tank in a well ventilated area. : Run engine until carburetor is clean and the carburetor properly adjusted, the cause may be in a dry, high or locked location - english / USA Engine Running Behavior Storing the Machine If engine running behavior is unsatisfactory even though the air filter is dry this helps prevent carburetor diaphragms sticking together. : Remove and clean the sweeper drums, inspect belts for contamination (coking) by a STIHL dealer...
... longer : Drain and clean the fuel tank in a well ventilated area. : Run engine until carburetor is clean and the carburetor properly adjusted, the cause may be in a dry, high or locked location - english / USA Engine Running Behavior Storing the Machine If engine running behavior is unsatisfactory even though the air filter is dry this helps prevent carburetor diaphragms sticking together. : Remove and clean the sweeper drums, inspect belts for contamination (coking) by a STIHL dealer...
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...) Clean X X X Control handle Check operation X X Air filter Clean Replace Filter in fuel tank Check Replace Fuel tank Clean Carburetor Check idle adjustment sweeper belts must not rotate X X Readjust idle Spark plug Readjust electrode gap Inspect X Colling air intakes Clean Inspect X Spark arresting screen in muffler Clean or replace All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Retighten Rubber buffers Have replaced by STIHL dealer Sweeper drum assemblies Check Replace X X X Drive shaft Check Lubricate Sleeve (drive tube protector) Check Replace...
...) Clean X X X Control handle Check operation X X Air filter Clean Replace Filter in fuel tank Check Replace Fuel tank Clean Carburetor Check idle adjustment sweeper belts must not rotate X X Readjust idle Spark plug Readjust electrode gap Inspect X Colling air intakes Clean Inspect X Spark arresting screen in muffler Clean or replace All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Retighten Rubber buffers Have replaced by STIHL dealer Sweeper drum assemblies Check Replace X X X Drive shaft Check Lubricate Sleeve (drive tube protector) Check Replace...
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Parts and Controls 1 7 34 5 8 2 6 9 13 14 12 15 11 16 10 KW 85 17 18 19 20 21 223BA020 KN 223BA021 KN 223BA019 KN english / USA 1 Loop handle 2 Spacer 3 Clamp (carrying ring) 4 Slide control 5 Throttle trigger interlock 6 Throttle trigger 7 Spark plug boot 8 Air filter cover 9 Machine support 10 Fuel tank 11 Fuel filler cap 12 Starter grip 13 Fuel pump (primer bulb) 14 Choke lever 15 Carburetor adjusting screw 16 Muffler (with spark arresting screen in some markets) 17 Shaft 18 Sleeve (shaft protector) 19 Sweeper drum assembly 20 Axle 21 Gearbox 33
Parts and Controls 1 7 34 5 8 2 6 9 13 14 12 15 11 16 10 KW 85 17 18 19 20 21 223BA020 KN 223BA021 KN 223BA019 KN english / USA 1 Loop handle 2 Spacer 3 Clamp (carrying ring) 4 Slide control 5 Throttle trigger interlock 6 Throttle trigger 7 Spark plug boot 8 Air filter cover 9 Machine support 10 Fuel tank 11 Fuel filler cap 12 Starter grip 13 Fuel pump (primer bulb) 14 Choke lever 15 Carburetor adjusting screw 16 Muffler (with spark arresting screen in some markets) 17 Shaft 18 Sleeve (shaft protector) 19 Sweeper drum assembly 20 Axle 21 Gearbox 33
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... mixture. 15. Controls the speed of machine. 2. For resting machine on the ground. 10. Muffler (with the drive shaft. 21. The spark arresting screen is the device to protect the shaft against abrasion from operator. Designed to start . 14. Throttle trigger. Fuel pump (primer bulb). Device to lower RPM of fire. 17. Fuel tank. For fuel and oil mixture. 11. Fuel filler cap. Loop handle. Starting throttle lock, run and stop switch switches the engine's ignition off and stops the running engine. 5. Covers the air filter element. 9. Provides manual fuel...
... mixture. 15. Controls the speed of machine. 2. For resting machine on the ground. 10. Muffler (with the drive shaft. 21. The spark arresting screen is the device to protect the shaft against abrasion from operator. Designed to start . 14. Throttle trigger. Fuel pump (primer bulb). Device to lower RPM of fire. 17. Fuel tank. For fuel and oil mixture. 11. Fuel filler cap. Loop handle. Starting throttle lock, run and stop switch switches the engine's ignition off and stops the running engine. 5. Covers the air filter element. 9. Provides manual fuel...
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... of engine use from the date of the required maintenance listed in California. As the small off-road equipment engine owner, you should be aware, however, that STIHL Incorporated may deny you retain all applicable regulations. You are also warranted for two years. Coverage by STIHL Incorporated free of your owner's manual. KW 85 37 In California, new small off -road equipment engine or a part has...
... of engine use from the date of the required maintenance listed in California. As the small off-road equipment engine owner, you should be aware, however, that STIHL Incorporated may deny you retain all applicable regulations. You are also warranted for two years. Coverage by STIHL Incorporated free of your owner's manual. KW 85 37 In California, new small off -road equipment engine or a part has...
Instruction Manual
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... fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). Diagnosis You, as necessary" will charge you have signed and sent back the warranty card to other services and adjustments necessary for the warranty period. Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of the following: : repair or replacement required because of misuse, neglect or lack of a warranted part still under warranty. Maintenance Requirements The maintenance instructions in writing by STIHL...
... fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). Diagnosis You, as necessary" will charge you have signed and sent back the warranty card to other services and adjustments necessary for the warranty period. Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of the following: : repair or replacement required because of misuse, neglect or lack of a warranted part still under warranty. Maintenance Requirements The maintenance instructions in writing by STIHL...