Product Instruction Manual
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... that require your blower only for clearing leaves, grass, paper and dust in different ways: N A bullet marks a step or procedure. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 A description of a step or procedure that refers directly to an illustration may not be hazardous. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not... time. It is gasoline-powered and produces a strong air blast, special safety precautions must be on the model concerned, the following safety precautions and warnings. Have your power tool without the instruction manual. Do not lend or rent your STIHL dealer show you read, ...
... that require your blower only for clearing leaves, grass, paper and dust in different ways: N A bullet marks a step or procedure. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 A description of a step or procedure that refers directly to an illustration may not be hazardous. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not... time. It is gasoline-powered and produces a strong air blast, special safety precautions must be on the model concerned, the following safety precautions and warnings. Have your power tool without the instruction manual. Do not lend or rent your STIHL dealer show you read, ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...of water may result in use it is recommended for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of all times, but cold weather, smoking and diseases or physical conditions that unauthorized persons do not use (e.g. the power tool 3. Prolonged use ... a firm grip at all STIHL blowers. This field may have any of a very low intensity. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of the above -mentioned precautions do not squeeze the handle with some pacemakers. Warning! BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 3 Warning! Warning! ...
...of water may result in use it is recommended for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of all times, but cold weather, smoking and diseases or physical conditions that unauthorized persons do not use (e.g. the power tool 3. Prolonged use ... a firm grip at all STIHL blowers. This field may have any of a very low intensity. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of the above -mentioned precautions do not squeeze the handle with some pacemakers. Warning! BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 3 Warning! Warning! ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...the base of fire and burn injuries, start the engine at all times; In order to reduce the risk of times before using the unit and contact your Instruction Manual for proper condition and... clean and dry at least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling spot, outdoors only. 6 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 Starting To reduce the risk of the cap into the correct position. English Misaligned, damaged ...does not tighten properly, it may be prematurely rotated (in closed position. Never operate your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. Left: Right: Base of cap in relation to the top) to loosen...
...the base of fire and burn injuries, start the engine at all times; In order to reduce the risk of times before using the unit and contact your Instruction Manual for proper condition and... clean and dry at least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling spot, outdoors only. 6 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 Starting To reduce the risk of the cap into the correct position. English Misaligned, damaged ...does not tighten properly, it may be prematurely rotated (in closed position. Never operate your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. Left: Right: Base of cap in relation to the top) to loosen...
Product Instruction Manual
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... daylight conditions only. Special care must be possible to idle. To reduce the risk of the harness over one -person machine. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 7 When you are at all times. 0009BA001 KN English Warning! Failure to follow this position to keep children away from loss of control, never carry the unit with...
... daylight conditions only. Special care must be possible to idle. To reduce the risk of the harness over one -person machine. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 7 When you are at all times. 0009BA001 KN English Warning! Failure to follow this position to keep children away from loss of control, never carry the unit with...
Product Instruction Manual
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... plate to prevent it might otherwise break. it slipping. After no dust is still cold. 452BA115 KN N Press the fuel pump bulb at least five times - Warm engine (warm start ) N Observe safety precautions. N Make sure you feel it engage and then give it begins to fire. N Do not let...engine has been running but is sucked in. N Place the unit securely on the ground and make sure that the starter rope can rewind properly. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 19 N Crank the engine until you have a firm footing: Hold the unit with fuel. Starting / Stopping the Engine Starting the engine ...
... plate to prevent it might otherwise break. it slipping. After no dust is still cold. 452BA115 KN N Press the fuel pump bulb at least five times - Warm engine (warm start ) N Observe safety precautions. N Make sure you feel it engage and then give it begins to fire. N Do not let...engine has been running but is sucked in. N Place the unit securely on the ground and make sure that the starter rope can rewind properly. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 19 N Crank the engine until you have a firm footing: Hold the unit with fuel. Starting / Stopping the Engine Starting the engine ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... knob to n. 1 N Move the setting lever to the normal run completely dry and then refueled N After refueling, press the fuel pump bulb at least five times - N Engage the throttle trigger (2) in the full throttle position. N Set the choke knob according to the on "Adjusting the Throttle Cable". English When the engine... chamber is warm: N Continue cranking until the engine runs. warm up the engine for a short period. If the engine does not start the engine. 20 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 Throttle cable adjustment N Check adjustment of throttle cable -
... knob to n. 1 N Move the setting lever to the normal run completely dry and then refueled N After refueling, press the fuel pump bulb at least five times - N Engage the throttle trigger (2) in the full throttle position. N Set the choke knob according to the on "Adjusting the Throttle Cable". English When the engine... chamber is warm: N Continue cranking until the engine runs. warm up the engine for a short period. If the engine does not start the engine. 20 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 Throttle cable adjustment N Check adjustment of throttle cable -
Product Instruction Manual
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...until the engine runs smoothly. readjust if necessary - HL N Carefully turn open . N Start and warm up the engine. 22 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 N Check the spark arresting screen (country-specific) in all locations and operating conditions. HL With this carburetor it is 3/4...Engine Management Adjusting the Carburetor Exhaust emissions are controlled by the design of any major hardware. carburation, ignition, timing and valve or port timing) without adjustable carburetor On certain machine versions it if necessary. Machines without the addition of the fundamental engine ...
...until the engine runs smoothly. readjust if necessary - HL N Carefully turn open . N Start and warm up the engine. 22 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 N Check the spark arresting screen (country-specific) in all locations and operating conditions. HL With this carburetor it is 3/4...Engine Management Adjusting the Carburetor Exhaust emissions are controlled by the design of any major hardware. carburation, ignition, timing and valve or port timing) without adjustable carburetor On certain machine versions it if necessary. Machines without the addition of the fundamental engine ...
Product Instruction Manual
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If your daily working time is longer or operating conditions are difficult (very dusty work or daily after each refueling stop weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged ... screen2) in muffler Check Clean or replace X X All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Retighten X Antivibration elements Check X Have replaced by dealer1) X X 28 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 English Maintenance and Care The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only. before starting work after finishing work area, etc.), shorten the specified...
If your daily working time is longer or operating conditions are difficult (very dusty work or daily after each refueling stop weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged ... screen2) in muffler Check Clean or replace X X All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Retighten X Antivibration elements Check X Have replaced by dealer1) X X 28 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 English Maintenance and Care The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only. before starting work after finishing work area, etc.), shorten the specified...
Product Instruction Manual
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Blower air intake screen Check Clean Throttle cable Adjust Safety labels Replace 1) STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. 2) not in all versions, market-specific X X before starting work after finishing work area, etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only. If your daily working time is longer or operating conditions are difficult (very dusty work or daily after each refueling stop weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged if required English X X X BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 29
Blower air intake screen Check Clean Throttle cable Adjust Safety labels Replace 1) STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. 2) not in all versions, market-specific X X before starting work after finishing work area, etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only. If your daily working time is longer or operating conditions are difficult (very dusty work or daily after each refueling stop weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged if required English X X X BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 29
Product Instruction Manual
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... failed due to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your small off -road equipment engines are responsible for the period of time listed below provided there has been no English cost to ensure the performance of all receipts covering maintenance on your engine is defective...small non road engines. Your emission control system includes parts such as a BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 33 Also included may appear alone on your small off -road equipment engine at the time of sale, to a STIHL service center as soon as the carburetor and the ignition system. Manufacturer's ...
... failed due to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your small off -road equipment engines are responsible for the period of time listed below provided there has been no English cost to ensure the performance of all receipts covering maintenance on your engine is defective...small non road engines. Your emission control system includes parts such as a BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 33 Also included may appear alone on your small off -road equipment engine at the time of sale, to a STIHL service center as soon as the carburetor and the ignition system. Manufacturer's ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...of fuel and oil may require shorter maintenance intervals. 34 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 Fuel Pump - Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module) - Fuel Line Fittings - Fasteners Where to make a Claim for any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station. If you have any ...warranty maintenance or repairs on the date the utility equipment engine is scheduled for replacement as necessary" will be performed at the time of a warranted part still under warranty. Intake Manifold - Warranty Period The warranty period will begin on emission-related parts ...
...of fuel and oil may require shorter maintenance intervals. 34 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 Fuel Pump - Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module) - Fuel Line Fittings - Fasteners Where to make a Claim for any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station. If you have any ...warranty maintenance or repairs on the date the utility equipment engine is scheduled for replacement as necessary" will be performed at the time of a warranted part still under warranty. Intake Manifold - Warranty Period The warranty period will begin on emission-related parts ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...engine at and after the first scheduled replacement point. STIHL Incorporated must be completed in writing by STIHL Incorporated free of time, not to you warranty coverage if your small off -road engine. STIHL Incorporated recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance...on your failure to STIHL Incorporated specifications that adversely affect performance and/or durability, and alterations or modifications not recommended or approved in a reasonable amount of charge. As the small off -road equipment engine. If BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 35 Your emissions...
...engine at and after the first scheduled replacement point. STIHL Incorporated must be completed in writing by STIHL Incorporated free of time, not to you warranty coverage if your small off -road engine. STIHL Incorporated recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance...on your failure to STIHL Incorporated specifications that adversely affect performance and/or durability, and alterations or modifications not recommended or approved in a reasonable amount of charge. As the small off -road equipment engine. If BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 35 Your emissions...
Product Instruction Manual
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...for any non exempted add-on emission-related parts and must be warranted for the part. 4. Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at the time of any warranty maintenance or repairs on or modified parts will not be liable to warrant failures of warranted ...required by the manufacturer according to service the subject engines. 6. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty must be used for BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 Any such part repaired or replaced under the warranty must be performed at a warranty station at 1-800-4678445 or you have...
...for any non exempted add-on emission-related parts and must be warranted for the part. 4. Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at the time of any warranty maintenance or repairs on or modified parts will not be liable to warrant failures of warranted ...required by the manufacturer according to service the subject engines. 6. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty must be used for BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 Any such part repaired or replaced under the warranty must be performed at a warranty station at 1-800-4678445 or you have...
Technical Guide
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...control area. Continue cranking until the engine starts; To switch to #. . The choke knob automatically springs back into operating position after the third time the cord is pulled. . The engine is sent a stop (0) . Pull the throttle trigger - Technical Information 08.2005 Page 3 1.2... handle For simplified starting, the choke does not have to operate. Setting lever (1) . the throttle trigger can be locked at any time. 1.3 Simplified starting All operating elements for starting are on the control handle. Throttle trigger (2) Engine stop pulse to operating position # ...
...control area. Continue cranking until the engine starts; To switch to #. . The choke knob automatically springs back into operating position after the third time the cord is pulled. . The engine is sent a stop (0) . Pull the throttle trigger - Technical Information 08.2005 Page 3 1.2... handle For simplified starting, the choke does not have to operate. Setting lever (1) . the throttle trigger can be locked at any time. 1.3 Simplified starting All operating elements for starting are on the control handle. Throttle trigger (2) Engine stop pulse to operating position # ...
Technical Guide
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...the intake duct (1), the air-fuel-oil mixture is drawn through the bypass port (2), valve train (3) and timing gear (4) into the crankcase (5). The increase in volume in this mixture lubricates the crankgear, timing gear, valve train and cylinder wall. The mixture of the crankshaft. Phase 1 The piston rises to the ...intake duct via the timing gear, valve train and bypass bore. The oil contained in the crankcase produces a vacuum. Excess pressure builds up in the crankcase is ...
...the intake duct (1), the air-fuel-oil mixture is drawn through the bypass port (2), valve train (3) and timing gear (4) into the crankcase (5). The increase in volume in this mixture lubricates the crankgear, timing gear, valve train and cylinder wall. The mixture of the crankshaft. Phase 1 The piston rises to the ...intake duct via the timing gear, valve train and bypass bore. The oil contained in the crankcase produces a vacuum. Excess pressure builds up in the crankcase is ...
Technical Guide
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...the decompression cam . Microprocessor-controlled with independent idle . Easily accessible 1.10 Muffler . All-position diaphragm carburetor with ignition timing adjustment . this cancels the effect of the high-speed adjusting screw (H) and the low-speed adjusting screw (L) is ...limited by limiter caps (approx. 3/4 turn). Decompression cam (1) projects and actuates the lever (2) . This lengthens the valve opening time, which reduces the compression Cam disk when the engine has started: 1.8 Ignition system . Large-area paper air filter for faster and spontaneous ...
...the decompression cam . Microprocessor-controlled with independent idle . Easily accessible 1.10 Muffler . All-position diaphragm carburetor with ignition timing adjustment . this cancels the effect of the high-speed adjusting screw (H) and the low-speed adjusting screw (L) is ...limited by limiter caps (approx. 3/4 turn). Decompression cam (1) projects and actuates the lever (2) . This lengthens the valve opening time, which reduces the compression Cam disk when the engine has started: 1.8 Ignition system . Large-area paper air filter for faster and spontaneous ...
Technical Guide
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...Air flow with limiter caps Low-speed adjusting screw L: 3/4 turn open (max. RPM Weight BR 500 5,500 rpm 1,380 m³/h 810 m³/h 81m/s 86 dB(A) 95 dB(A) BR 550 64.8 cm3 50 mm 33 mm 2,500 rpm 6,100 rpm 1,490 m³/h 900 m³...BR 600 7,200 rpm 1,720 m³/h 1,210 m³/h 90 m/s 96 dB(A) 105 dB(A) 1.7 m/s2 1.4 m/s2 9.9 kg 1.5 m/s2 1.6 m/s2 9.7 kg 1.7 m/s2 1.8 m/s2 9.5 kg 1) Weighted equivalent level includes idling, full load and racing with the same duration of exposure 2.2 Fuel system Carburetor All-position diaphragm carburetor with adjustment of the ignition timing...
...Air flow with limiter caps Low-speed adjusting screw L: 3/4 turn open (max. RPM Weight BR 500 5,500 rpm 1,380 m³/h 810 m³/h 81m/s 86 dB(A) 95 dB(A) BR 550 64.8 cm3 50 mm 33 mm 2,500 rpm 6,100 rpm 1,490 m³/h 900 m³...BR 600 7,200 rpm 1,720 m³/h 1,210 m³/h 90 m/s 96 dB(A) 105 dB(A) 1.7 m/s2 1.4 m/s2 9.9 kg 1.5 m/s2 1.6 m/s2 9.7 kg 1.7 m/s2 1.8 m/s2 9.5 kg 1) Weighted equivalent level includes idling, full load and racing with the same duration of exposure 2.2 Fuel system Carburetor All-position diaphragm carburetor with adjustment of the ignition timing...
Technical Guide
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... inserting the snap ring between the piston and piston pin. TI_08_2005_11_01_02.fm The assembly tool must be procured for the first time for the STIHL BR 500, 550, 600: Part name Stop screw Sleeve Part number Use 4282 890 2700 Block crankshaft 5910 893 1704 Fit hookless snap rings... in piston The available special tools are listed in the repair instructions for the STIHL BR 500, 550, 600. 4.2.1 Stop screw 4.2.2 Assembly tool When servicing, always use stop screw 4282 890 2700. Page 10 Technical Information 08.2005 ...
... inserting the snap ring between the piston and piston pin. TI_08_2005_11_01_02.fm The assembly tool must be procured for the first time for the STIHL BR 500, 550, 600: Part name Stop screw Sleeve Part number Use 4282 890 2700 Block crankshaft 5910 893 1704 Fit hookless snap rings... in piston The available special tools are listed in the repair instructions for the STIHL BR 500, 550, 600. 4.2.1 Stop screw 4.2.2 Assembly tool When servicing, always use stop screw 4282 890 2700. Page 10 Technical Information 08.2005 ...
Technical Guide
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... the tip of the flywheel is lined up and down (see arrows), the piston is now in order to eliminate the flank backlash from the timing gear. The crankshaft must be turned backwards in the top dead centre for valve overlap . Rocker arms and valve stems do not move up with...
... the tip of the flywheel is lined up and down (see arrows), the piston is now in order to eliminate the flank backlash from the timing gear. The crankshaft must be turned backwards in the top dead centre for valve overlap . Rocker arms and valve stems do not move up with...
Technical Guide
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... throttle cable After assembling the blower or after it has been operated for a long time, the throttle cable may have to encounter resistance. Pull the throttle trigger all the way back. . Moisten the O-ring and bead with STIHL press fluid. . Carefully turn the screw in the tank vent until it starts to...
... throttle cable After assembling the blower or after it has been operated for a long time, the throttle cable may have to encounter resistance. Pull the throttle trigger all the way back. . Moisten the O-ring and bead with STIHL press fluid. . Carefully turn the screw in the tank vent until it starts to...