Stihl KM 55 R Support Question
Stihl KM 55 R Support Question
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Question posted by damienmoore666 on May 12th, 2016
My Trimmer Head Fell Off And I Cant Figure Out What Holds It On Just Put A New C
I have a stihl fs 45 I just put a new carb on so it runs good but the trimmer head and drive shaft fell out the bottom cant figure out what holds the shaft and trimmer head in place?
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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on May 12th, 2016 2:12 PM
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The thrust plate nut is working lose. Go to page 18 for the head mounting procedure.
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Product Instruction Manual - Page 3
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Engine Management
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Adjusting the Carburetor
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Spark Plug
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Engine Running Behavior
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Rewind Starter
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Storing the Machine
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Inspections and Maintenance ...Repairs
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STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Statement
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STIHL Incorporated California
Exhaust and Evaporative
Emissions Control Warranty
Statement
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Trademarks
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KM 55 R, KM 55 RC
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Product Instruction Manual - Page 4
...: N A bullet marks a step or procedure. Indicates an imminent risk of your power tool for the first time and keep them in a safe place for assistance.
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KM 55 R, KM 55 RC Caution!
Engineering Improvements
STIHL's philosophy is referred to an illustration may contain paragraphs that appear in the illustration. Example: N Loosen the screw (1). Warning! Therefore, the separate...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 5
...before operating this machine. Observe all STIHL power tools.
Warning!
Use your power tool run unattended.
Do not use of ...and ordinances. the power tool
3. the use of whitefinger
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Be alert -
These conditions reduce the hand's...sensations and may have any power tool can be in good physical condition and mental health and not under the influence...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 6
...STIHL KombiEngine model are authorized.
If any way. This field may damage your hearing.
Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to the power tool.
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- Therefore, continual and regular users should have higher vibration levels.
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Check in good condition before putting a power tool down. Warning! Although certain unauthorized attachments are working tool...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 7
...broken cap N If the cap does not drop fully into the
opening . Such misalignment
001BA220 KN
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5 Always shut off any pressure build-up and/or if the cap does not tighten properly...flammable fuel. Check for tightness. If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. Gasoline is running. If spilled and ignited by a spark ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 8
... harness.
Before Starting
Warning! Never attempt to idle.
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Place the power tool on the spark plug -
Next, twist...the cap to maintain a firm grip and properly control your authorized STIHL dealer for installation, turn ) -
Check that could ignite combustible fumes... cap into the tank opening. Maintain good balance and secure footing. To reduce the risk of ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 9
... it under good visibility and ...KM 55 R, KM 55 RC
7 Important Adjustments
Warning! Warning! Warning! carbon monoxide) may damage the starter mechanism. Your power tool is running...support. During Operation Holding and Controlling the Power Tool
Always hold the unit firmly...run the machine indoors or in a well ventilated area.
When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 10
...smaller particle size, may also permanently damage the engine. Use good work with respect to reduce the exhaust emissions of the ...a damaged/deformed muffler shell. Do not operate your STIHL servicing dealer only. The muffler and other parts while...fire from the catalytic reaction, these screens will normally
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KM 55 R, KM 55 RC Inhalation of an emergency, switch off . The muffler ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 11
... muffler is greater in the boot may cause serious or fatal injury. KM 55 R, KM 55 RC
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Use of non-STIHL parts may create arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire...REPAIR AND STORING
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of your STIHL servicing dealer only. Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in good condition. Use the specified spark plug and make sure...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 12
... KombiTools
FS-KM
FS-KM
FSB-KM
FH-KM
BF-KM
HT-KM
FCB-KM
FCS-KM
KB-KM
BG-KM KW-KM
The following STIHL KombiTools may be mounted on the KombiEngine:
KombiTool FS-KM
FS-KM
FSB-KM
HL-KM 135°
HL-KM 0° FH-KM 135° BG-KM HT-KM BF-KM FCB-KM FCS-KM KB-KM KW-KM
Purpose Brushcutter with mowing head Brushcutter with grass cutting blade Brushcutter with mowing head Hedge trimmer...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 13
KM 55 R, KM 55 RC
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and screw them together on the country and must line up the holes
N Insert bolts (7) in the ...in the barrier bar (2) - 002BA098 KN 002BA099 KN 002BA353 KN
Mounting the Loop Handle
A barrier bar is present depending on the shaft (5)
N Position clamp (6)
N Position barrier bar (2) - lock the nuts if
necessary The sleeve (9) is supplied with the machine.
Product Instruction Manual - Page 14
... of more than 10% can be run on gasoline with a manually adjustable carburetor...place the canister on the ground before filling. Avoid direct contact with the fuel. If the octane rating of 89 (R+M/2). For this reason STIHL recommends that are designed for a few days work, not to exceed 3 months of empty mixing-oil canisters only at authorized disposal locations.
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Product Instruction Manual - Page 15
...Move the stop switch 6 I . N Press down the throttle trigger lockout and hold it to ensure that order. In order to reduce the risk of burns or... in the tank to release slowly.
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N Squeeze the throttle trigger until the catch on the tongue (4) can start 7 0 -
the engine
is running or can be engaged on the housing. normal run position - This is
switched off -...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 16
... for warm start - N Hold the starter grip with your left...KM 55 R, KM 55 RC
tion if the engine has been running ...but is already filled with Easy2Start
N Pull the starter grip slowly until you feel it engage and then pull it out slowly and steadily.
Do not pull out the starter rope all the way - N Press the fuel pump bulb (9) at least five times -
N Place the unit on the drive...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 17
...Empty the fuel tank and keep the machine in period
A factory-new machine should not be necessary. KM 55 R, KM 55 RC
15 N Continue cranking. the engine will settle down . ...place, well away from thermal overload. After Finishing Work
Storing for a short period: Wait for operation.
The engine develops its maximum power after no more than five pulls, move the choke lever (8) to run...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 18
do not wash. N Close the filter cover so that it - N Clean away loose dirt from the filter housing (4) and replace it snaps into position.
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KM 55 R, KM 55 RC N Remove the felt element (3) from around
the filter. knock out or blow out as a temporary measure - N Fit the felt element (3) in the tab (1) and ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 20
...in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of spark plug:
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KM 55 R, KM 55 RC Removing the Spark Plug
N Move the stop ...screw another 1/2 to start or runs poorly at idling speed, first check the spark plug.
see "Starting / Stopping the Engine". N Remove spark plug - Fit a new spark plug after approx. 100 ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 21
...in fuel mix. N Dirty air filter. Fit a new spark plug after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded.
English
Engine Running Behavior
If engine running conditions, e.g. KM 55 R, KM 55 RC
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Have the muffler checked for contamination (carbonization) by STIHL. operating at part load.
STIHL recommends that could ignite combustible fumes and cause...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 27
...been no cost to
STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. Where a warrantable condition exists, STIHL Incorporated will repair your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at...maintenance of your failure to ensure the performance of time, not to
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25 You are warranted for the performance of the required maintenance ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 29
... In California, new equipment that are ...STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. STIHL Incorporated also warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that STIHL...KM 55 R, KM 55 RC
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STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement
For California only
Your Warranty Rights and Obligations
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) and STIHL...
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