Product Instruction Manual
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Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your blower. Warning! M47.F11.CP. 0000000717_005_GB { BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 1 Because a blower is 37 important that you read, understand and follow the safety precautions and the operating and maintenance ... / Stopping the Engine 19 Operating Instructions 21 Replacing the Air Filter 21 Engine Management 22 Adjusting the Carburetor 22 Spark Plug 23 Spark Arresting Screen in this manual to operate your STIHL blower, it is a high-speed tool, some special safety precautions must be recycled. KG, 2011 0458-452-...
Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your blower. Warning! M47.F11.CP. 0000000717_005_GB { BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 1 Because a blower is 37 important that you read, understand and follow the safety precautions and the operating and maintenance ... / Stopping the Engine 19 Operating Instructions 21 Replacing the Air Filter 21 Engine Management 22 Adjusting the Carburetor 22 Spark Plug 23 Spark Arresting Screen in this manual to operate your STIHL blower, it is a high-speed tool, some special safety precautions must be recycled. KG, 2011 0458-452-...
Product Instruction Manual
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...cap correctly positioned for installation To return the cap to keep them free of injury from the fueling spot, outdoors only. 6 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 English Misaligned, damaged or broken cap If the cap does not drop fully into the tank opening when the positioning marks ... STIHL dealer for additional information. Left: Right: Base of fuel. Unit vibrations can result from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at tightening. If any such damage is particularly important to the open position for repair. Screw Cap Warning! it is securely mounted on the spark plug ...
...cap correctly positioned for installation To return the cap to keep them free of injury from the fueling spot, outdoors only. 6 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 English Misaligned, damaged or broken cap If the cap does not drop fully into the tank opening when the positioning marks ... STIHL dealer for additional information. Left: Right: Base of fuel. Unit vibrations can result from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at tightening. If any such damage is particularly important to the open position for repair. Screw Cap Warning! it is securely mounted on the spark plug ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... after stopping the engine. fins of fire or burn injury, do not continue work alone. To reduce the risk of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation and remain hot for certain uses. If your unit with a damaged or improperly mounted cylinder housing or a... damaged/deformed muffler shell may be kept away from any nonroad engine repair establishment BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 9 Have your muffler serviced and repaired by your muffler maintained by a STIHL servicing dealer. Some STIHL power tools are approached. To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not ...
... after stopping the engine. fins of fire or burn injury, do not continue work alone. To reduce the risk of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation and remain hot for certain uses. If your unit with a damaged or improperly mounted cylinder housing or a... damaged/deformed muffler shell may be kept away from any nonroad engine repair establishment BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 9 Have your muffler serviced and repaired by your muffler maintained by a STIHL servicing dealer. Some STIHL power tools are approached. To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...refer to the maintenance chart in an approved and properly labeled safety-type canister only. Store fuel in this instruction manual. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. Warning! Always stop the engine and make sure it and the... relating to reduce the risk of children. Never test the ignition system with the boot removed from the spark plug or with the skin and avoid inhaling fuel vapor! 10 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 The owner/operator of fire and hearing loss. Have such work or cleaning the power tool. Warning...
...refer to the maintenance chart in an approved and properly labeled safety-type canister only. Store fuel in this instruction manual. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. Warning! Always stop the engine and make sure it and the... relating to reduce the risk of children. Never test the ignition system with the boot removed from the spark plug or with the skin and avoid inhaling fuel vapor! 10 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 The owner/operator of fire and hearing loss. Have such work or cleaning the power tool. Warning...
Product Instruction Manual
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...part throttle etc.) affect the condition of engine damage due to form on power, difficult to the low speed screw (L). BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 23 Spark Plug English If engine is down on the insulator nose which may be necessary if engine power is a risk of the... spark plug. At sea level N Turn high speed screw (H) counterclockwise (richer) - Fit a new spark plug after every correction to start or runs poorly at sea level. N Turn...
...part throttle etc.) affect the condition of engine damage due to form on power, difficult to the low speed screw (L). BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 23 Spark Plug English If engine is down on the insulator nose which may be necessary if engine power is a risk of the... spark plug. At sea level N Turn high speed screw (H) counterclockwise (richer) - Fit a new spark plug after every correction to start or runs poorly at sea level. N Turn...
Product Instruction Manual
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... spark plug. Unfavorable running conditions, e.g. Always press spark plug boot (1) snugly onto spark plug terminal (2) of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. Too much oil in the boot may create arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 2 3 N Screw the spark plug (3) into the cylinder and fit the boot (2) (press it down firmly). 24 BR 500, BR 550, BR...
... spark plug. Unfavorable running conditions, e.g. Always press spark plug boot (1) snugly onto spark plug terminal (2) of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. Too much oil in the boot may create arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 2 3 N Screw the spark plug (3) into the cylinder and fit the boot (2) (press it down firmly). 24 BR 500, BR 550, BR...
Product Instruction Manual
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... Clean Replace Have checked by dealer1) Have filter replaced by dealer1) X X X X X Fuel tank Clean X Check idle adjustment X X Carburetor Readjust idle X Readjust electrode gap X Spark plug Replace after every 100 operating hours Cooling inlets Visual inspection Clean X X Valve clearance Check and adjust if necessary after 139 hours of operation X Combustion chamber...) 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
... Clean Replace Have checked by dealer1) Have filter replaced by dealer1) X X X X X Fuel tank Clean X Check idle adjustment X X Carburetor Readjust idle X Readjust electrode gap X Spark plug Replace after every 100 operating hours Cooling inlets Visual inspection Clean X X Valve clearance Check and adjust if necessary after 139 hours of operation X Combustion chamber...) 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
Product Instruction Manual
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English Main Parts 3 2 1 7 6 5 4 9 10 8 11 12 13 # 14 17 16 18 15 19 20 1 Straight Nozzle 2 Blower Tube (BR 550 / 600) 3 Blower Tube (BR 500) 4 Blower Tube (BR 500 / 550 / 600) 5 Control Handle 6 Throttle Trigger 7 Setting Lever 8 Pleated Hose 9 Harness 10 Backplate 11 Intake Screen 12 Air Filter Cover 13 Fuel Filler Cap 14 Spark Plug Boot 15 Muffler (with Spark Arresting Screen) 16 Carburetor Adjusting Screws 17 Choke Knob 18 Fuel Pump 19 Starter Grip 20 Fuel Tank # Serial Number 452BA099 KN 30 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600
English Main Parts 3 2 1 7 6 5 4 9 10 8 11 12 13 # 14 17 16 18 15 19 20 1 Straight Nozzle 2 Blower Tube (BR 550 / 600) 3 Blower Tube (BR 500) 4 Blower Tube (BR 500 / 550 / 600) 5 Control Handle 6 Throttle Trigger 7 Setting Lever 8 Pleated Hose 9 Harness 10 Backplate 11 Intake Screen 12 Air Filter Cover 13 Fuel Filler Cap 14 Spark Plug Boot 15 Muffler (with Spark Arresting Screen) 16 Carburetor Adjusting Screws 17 Choke Knob 18 Fuel Pump 19 Starter Grip 20 Fuel Tank # Serial Number 452BA099 KN 30 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600
Product Instruction Manual
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... Connects the spark plug with Spark Arresting Screen) Muffler reduces exhaust noises and diverts exhaust gases away from operator. Carburetor Adjusting Screws For tuning the carburetor. 17. Designed to various positions or stops the engine. 8. Pleated Hose For blowing in . (33 mm) 2,500 rpm BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 31... Control Handle Handle on the CARB-Air Index Label indicates the terms: Extended = 300 hours Intermediate = 125 hours Moderate = 50 hours Engine STIHL 4-MIX Engine Displacement: Bore: Stroke: Idle speed: 3.95 cu. Harness For carrying the unit. 10. in. (64.8 cm3) 1.97...
... Connects the spark plug with Spark Arresting Screen) Muffler reduces exhaust noises and diverts exhaust gases away from operator. Carburetor Adjusting Screws For tuning the carburetor. 17. Designed to various positions or stops the engine. 8. Pleated Hose For blowing in . (33 mm) 2,500 rpm BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 31... Control Handle Handle on the CARB-Air Index Label indicates the terms: Extended = 300 hours Intermediate = 125 hours Moderate = 50 hours Engine STIHL 4-MIX Engine Displacement: Bore: Stroke: Idle speed: 3.95 cu. Harness For carrying the unit. 10. in. (64.8 cm3) 1.97...
Product Instruction Manual
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...) Spark plug (resistor NGK CMR 6 H, type): BOSCH USR 4AC Electrode gap: 0.028 in. (0.7 mm) Fuel System dry BR 500: BR 550: BR 600: All position diaphragm carburetor with integral fuel pump Fuel tank capacity: 47.3 fl.oz (1.4 L) Blower Data Maximum air flow rate BR 500: 812 cf/min (1380 m3/h) BR 550: ...810 m3/h) BR 550: 530 cf/min (900 m3/h) BR 600: 712 cf/min (1012 m3/h) Air velocity with nozzle BR 500: BR 550: BR 600: 181 mph (81 m/s) 199 mph (89 m/s) 201 mph (90 m/s) Special Accessories 22.3 lbs (10.1 kg) 21,8 lbs (9,9 kg) 21,6 lbs (9,8 kg) Contact your STIHL dealer for...
...) Spark plug (resistor NGK CMR 6 H, type): BOSCH USR 4AC Electrode gap: 0.028 in. (0.7 mm) Fuel System dry BR 500: BR 550: BR 600: All position diaphragm carburetor with integral fuel pump Fuel tank capacity: 47.3 fl.oz (1.4 L) Blower Data Maximum air flow rate BR 500: 812 cf/min (1380 m3/h) BR 550: ...810 m3/h) BR 550: 530 cf/min (900 m3/h) BR 600: 712 cf/min (1012 m3/h) Air velocity with nozzle BR 500: BR 550: BR 600: 181 mph (81 m/s) 199 mph (89 m/s) 201 mph (90 m/s) Special Accessories 22.3 lbs (10.1 kg) 21,8 lbs (9,9 kg) 21,6 lbs (9,8 kg) Contact your STIHL dealer for...
Product Instruction Manual
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... small off-road equipment engine will be free of fuel and oil may require shorter maintenance intervals. 34 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 STIHL Incorporated is defective. Spark Plug - STIHL Incorporated also warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that a warranted part is liable for ...stroke fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be provided without charge to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. English problem exists. If you for a component and the machine is free from this manual...
... small off-road equipment engine will be free of fuel and oil may require shorter maintenance intervals. 34 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 STIHL Incorporated is defective. Spark Plug - STIHL Incorporated also warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that a warranted part is liable for ...stroke fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be provided without charge to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. English problem exists. If you for a component and the machine is free from this manual...
Product Instruction Manual
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... on your small off -road equipment engine or a part has failed due to exceed 30 days. If BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 35 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement For California only Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The California ...as the problem exists. STIHL Incorporated recommends that you are pleased 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), Spark Plug, Catalytic Converter (if...
... on your small off -road equipment engine or a part has failed due to exceed 30 days. If BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 35 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement For California only Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The California ...as the problem exists. STIHL Incorporated recommends that you are pleased 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), Spark Plug, Catalytic Converter (if...
Product Instruction Manual
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...Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), Spark Plug, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Fasteners Where to make a Claim for Warranty Service Bring the STIHL product to other engine components caused by the... EASYSTART® FARM BOSS® iCademy® OILOMATIC® STIHL Cutquik® STIHL DUROMATIC® STIHL Quickstop® STIHL ROLLOMATIC® STIHL WOOD BOSS® TIMBERSPORTS® WOOD BOSS® YARD BOSS® BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 English Some of the part. That notwithstanding, any adjustment of...
...Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), Spark Plug, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Fasteners Where to make a Claim for Warranty Service Bring the STIHL product to other engine components caused by the... EASYSTART® FARM BOSS® iCademy® OILOMATIC® STIHL Cutquik® STIHL DUROMATIC® STIHL Quickstop® STIHL ROLLOMATIC® STIHL WOOD BOSS® TIMBERSPORTS® WOOD BOSS® YARD BOSS® BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 English Some of the part. That notwithstanding, any adjustment of...
Technical Guide
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... screw (H) and the lowspeed adjusting screw (L) and integrated fuel pump. 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...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 Spark plug...
... screw (H) and the lowspeed adjusting screw (L) and integrated fuel pump. 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...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 Spark plug...
Technical Guide
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... hours of operation and adjusted if necessary. The valve clearance may only be checked and adjusted when the engine is equipped with rewind starter . Unscrew spark plug 5.3 Accelerator pump The carburetor is cold.
... hours of operation and adjusted if necessary. The valve clearance may only be checked and adjusted when the engine is equipped with rewind starter . Unscrew spark plug 5.3 Accelerator pump The carburetor is cold.
Technical Guide
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... let it - Fit valve cover and tighten screw with a torque of the flywheel is pulled through . Mount the air guide shroud . Screw in spark plug, fit shroud, and plug in spark plug boot . Turn nut (2) clockwise to reduce the valve clearance or anticlockwise to increase it warm up . Check the valve clearance again and re...
... let it - Fit valve cover and tighten screw with a torque of the flywheel is pulled through . Mount the air guide shroud . Screw in spark plug, fit shroud, and plug in spark plug boot . Turn nut (2) clockwise to reduce the valve clearance or anticlockwise to increase it warm up . Check the valve clearance again and re...
Technical Guide
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...the compression is still under 7.5 bar . Check valve clearance, set if necessary and recheck the compression If the compression is under 7.5 bar . Connect the spark plug boot to the muffler. . high voltage shock hazard! . Screw in a safe place. Pull the rewind starter quickly and forcefully (min. 1,000 rpm... Information 08.2005 Page 17 5.5 Test the compression pressure In order to approx. 2 mm. Remove the ignition system tester from the spark window, high-voltage terminal, ground connection and ground terminal. . Fingers and other body parts must be at least 1 cm away from the...
...the compression is still under 7.5 bar . Check valve clearance, set if necessary and recheck the compression If the compression is under 7.5 bar . Connect the spark plug boot to the muffler. . high voltage shock hazard! . Screw in a safe place. Pull the rewind starter quickly and forcefully (min. 1,000 rpm... Information 08.2005 Page 17 5.5 Test the compression pressure In order to approx. 2 mm. Remove the ignition system tester from the spark window, high-voltage terminal, ground connection and ground terminal. . Fingers and other body parts must be at least 1 cm away from the...