Product Instruction Manual
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...machine. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 English Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms The meanings of the pictograms attached to or embossed on the machine are supported by illustrations. Depending on your blower only for assistance. Example: 2 N Loosen the screw (1). Warning! Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy...an imminent risk of your special attention. Indicates a risk of this machine may contain paragraphs that refers directly to time. Have your STIHL dealer for clearing leaves, grass, paper and dust in this manual. The use may not be on the model...
...machine. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 English Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms The meanings of the pictograms attached to or embossed on the machine are supported by illustrations. Depending on your blower only for assistance. Example: 2 N Loosen the screw (1). Warning! Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy...an imminent risk of your special attention. Indicates a risk of this machine may contain paragraphs that refers directly to time. Have your STIHL dealer for clearing leaves, grass, paper and dust in this manual. The use may not be on the model...
Product Instruction Manual
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... as far as it is found, stop using the machine in your authorized STIHL dealer for proper condition and operation before starting work. Unit vibrations can result from the fueling spot, outdoors only. 6 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 In order to loosen or come off and spill quantities of injury from... , particularly the throttle trigger, setting lever and stop use of fire and burn injuries, start the engine at least 10 feet (3 m) from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at all times; Starting To reduce the risk of the unit and take it drops fully into the tank opening when...
... as far as it is found, stop using the machine in your authorized STIHL dealer for proper condition and operation before starting work. Unit vibrations can result from the fueling spot, outdoors only. 6 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 In order to loosen or come off and spill quantities of injury from... , particularly the throttle trigger, setting lever and stop use of fire and burn injuries, start the engine at least 10 feet (3 m) from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at all times; Starting To reduce the risk of the unit and take it drops fully into the tank opening when...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the starter grip, do not walk backward while operating the machine. This unit is used to stop the engine, it automatically springs back to have your hand. Warning! For better footing, clear away fallen branches, scrub...no further adjustments. Maintain good balance and secure footing. Warning! When you are at all times. 0009BA001 KN English Warning! Once the engine has started, immediately blip the throttle trigger, which should be possible to rewind it under control... slopes or uneven ground. Warning! Operate it properly. Work carefully. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 7
... the starter grip, do not walk backward while operating the machine. This unit is used to stop the engine, it automatically springs back to have your hand. Warning! For better footing, clear away fallen branches, scrub...no further adjustments. Maintain good balance and secure footing. Warning! When you are at all times. 0009BA001 KN English Warning! Once the engine has started, immediately blip the throttle trigger, which should be possible to rewind it under control... slopes or uneven ground. Warning! Operate it properly. Work carefully. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 7
Product Instruction Manual
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... have a firm footing: Hold the unit with your right hand until it slipping. Do not pull out the starter rope to l. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 19 Also use this setting if the engine has been running but is filled with your left hand on a clean, dustfree surface only to n. N Pull the starter grip... fuel. N Turn the choke knob to full length - even if the bulb is still cold. 452BA115 KN N Press the fuel pump bulb at least five times - N Crank the engine until you feel it engage and then give it a brisk strong pull. N Do not let the starter grip snap back. Warm...
... have a firm footing: Hold the unit with your right hand until it slipping. Do not pull out the starter rope to l. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 19 Also use this setting if the engine has been running but is filled with your left hand on a clean, dustfree surface only to n. N Pull the starter grip... fuel. N Turn the choke knob to full length - even if the bulb is still cold. 452BA115 KN N Press the fuel pump bulb at least five times - N Crank the engine until you feel it engage and then give it a brisk strong pull. N Do not let the starter grip snap back. Warm...
Product Instruction Manual
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warm up the engine for a short period. If the engine does not start the engine. 20 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 N Engage the throttle trigger (2) in the full throttle position. Throttle cable adjustment N Check adjustment of throttle cable - see chapter on position. even if the ... knob automatically returns to the run completely dry and then refueled N After refueling, press the fuel pump bulb at least five times - the setting lever springs back to n and continue cranking until the engine runs. N Now start Choke knob If you did not turn the choke knob to n quickly enough after the...
warm up the engine for a short period. If the engine does not start the engine. 20 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 N Engage the throttle trigger (2) in the full throttle position. Throttle cable adjustment N Check adjustment of throttle cable - see chapter on position. even if the ... knob automatically returns to the run completely dry and then refueled N After refueling, press the fuel pump bulb at least five times - the setting lever springs back to n and continue cranking until the engine runs. N Now start Choke knob If you did not turn the choke knob to n quickly enough after the...
Product Instruction Manual
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...machines have no longer necessary to adjust the carburetor. see chapter on the shroud. N Start and warm up the engine. 22 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 This setting provides an optimum fuel-air mixture under most operating conditions. readjust if necessary - HL N Carefully ...the Throttle Cable". 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 parameters and components (e.g. Standard Setting N Shutting down the engine N Check the air filter and ...
...machines have no longer necessary to adjust the carburetor. see chapter on the shroud. N Start and warm up the engine. 22 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 This setting provides an optimum fuel-air mixture under most operating conditions. readjust if necessary - HL N Carefully ...the Throttle Cable". 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 parameters and components (e.g. Standard Setting N Shutting down the engine N Check the air filter and ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... and connectors and other emission-related assemblies. You are responsible for your small off -road equipment engine at the time of all receipts covering maintenance on small parts. STIHL Incorporated must be designed, built and equipped, at no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of sale...your engine is equivalent in performance and durability may be used in materials and workmanship which cause it to fail to a STIHL service center as soon as the carburetor and the ignition system. Your emission control system includes parts such as a BR 500, BR 550, BR 600...
... and connectors and other emission-related assemblies. You are responsible for your small off -road equipment engine at the time of all receipts covering maintenance on small parts. STIHL Incorporated must be designed, built and equipped, at no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of sale...your engine is equivalent in performance and durability may be used in materials and workmanship which cause it to fail to a STIHL service center as soon as the carburetor and the ignition system. Your emission control system includes parts such as a BR 500, BR 550, BR 600...
Product Instruction Manual
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... The maintenance instructions in this recommendation regarding your engine is liable for a period of fuel and oil may be warranted for the period of time, not to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. Air Filter ...BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 Clamps - Deviations from defects in a reasonable amount of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for diagnostic labor which is defective. Carburetor - Intake Manifold - Fasteners Where to STIHL. English problem exists. Mechanical diagnostic work shall be free of charge to the owner if it is determined that your engine...
... The maintenance instructions in this recommendation regarding your engine is liable for a period of fuel and oil may be warranted for the period of time, not to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. Air Filter ...BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 Clamps - Deviations from defects in a reasonable amount of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for diagnostic labor which is defective. Carburetor - Intake Manifold - Fasteners Where to STIHL. English problem exists. Mechanical diagnostic work shall be free of charge to the owner if it is determined that your engine...
Product Instruction Manual
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... and later small off-road equipment engine. STIHL Incorporated recommends that uses small off-road engines must warrant the emissions control system on your small off-road engine for performance of the required maintenance listed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. ...As the small off-road equipment engine owner, you warranty coverage if your failure to abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance or unapproved modifications. If BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 35 In California, new equipment that you should be repaired or replaced by STIHL Incorporated, and N replacement of ...
... and later small off-road equipment engine. STIHL Incorporated recommends that uses small off-road engines must warrant the emissions control system on your small off-road engine for performance of the required maintenance listed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. ...As the small off-road equipment engine owner, you warranty coverage if your failure to abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance or unapproved modifications. If BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 35 In California, new equipment that you should be repaired or replaced by STIHL Incorporated, and N replacement of ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...warranty services or repairs will be warranted for the period of time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for that your small off-road equipment engine is designed, built and equipped, at the time of the period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for...equivalent replacement part may not be repaired or replaced by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to service the subject engines. 6. Any such part repaired or replaced under the warranty must be used for BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 STIHL Incorporated is free from defects in such written instructions to...
...warranty services or repairs will be warranted for the period of time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for that your small off-road equipment engine is designed, built and equipped, at the time of the period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for...equivalent replacement part may not be repaired or replaced by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to service the subject engines. 6. Any such part repaired or replaced under the warranty must be used for BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 STIHL Incorporated is free from defects in such written instructions to...
Technical Guide
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... throttle. . Pull the throttle trigger - Press the fuel pump bulb at any time. 1.3 Simplified starting All operating elements for starting are on the control handle. Since the setting lever does not lock at "Engine Stop" (0), the ignition system is pulled. . Setting lever (1) . Set the...choke knob to the starting throttle position with the choke knob. Continue cranking until the engine starts; The choke knob automatically springs back into operating position after the third time the cord is continuously ready to # TI_08_2005_11_01_02.fm The setting lever does not lock but...
... throttle. . Pull the throttle trigger - Press the fuel pump bulb at any time. 1.3 Simplified starting All operating elements for starting are on the control handle. Since the setting lever does not lock at "Engine Stop" (0), the ignition system is pulled. . Setting lever (1) . Set the...choke knob to the starting throttle position with the choke knob. Continue cranking until the engine starts; The choke knob automatically springs back into operating position after the third time the cord is continuously ready to # TI_08_2005_11_01_02.fm The setting lever does not lock but...
Technical Guide
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...crankcase produces a vacuum. TI_08_2005_11_01_02.fm Phase 1 The piston rises to the intake duct via the timing gear, valve train and bypass bore. The increase in volume in this mixture lubricates the crankgear, timing gear, valve train and cylinder wall. The mixture of the crankshaft. From the intake duct (1),...decrease in the crankcase due to the bottom dead centre. Excess pressure builds up in volume. Page 6 Technical Information 08.2005 1.5.3 Engine lubrication The engine is drawn through the bypass port (2), valve train (3) and timing gear (4) into the crankcase (5).
...crankcase produces a vacuum. TI_08_2005_11_01_02.fm Phase 1 The piston rises to the intake duct via the timing gear, valve train and bypass bore. The increase in volume in this mixture lubricates the crankgear, timing gear, valve train and cylinder wall. The mixture of the crankshaft. From the intake duct (1),...decrease in the crankcase due to the bottom dead centre. Excess pressure builds up in volume. Page 6 Technical Information 08.2005 1.5.3 Engine lubrication The engine is drawn through the bypass port (2), valve train (3) and timing gear (4) into the crankcase (5).
Technical Guide
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... (1) projects and actuates the lever (2) . Large-area paper air filter for faster and spontaneous acceleration (see 5.3). . This lengthens the valve opening time, which reduces the compression Cam disk when the engine has started: 1.8 Ignition system . Easily accessible 1.10 Muffler . Technical Information 08.2005 Page 7 1.6 Decompression system The automatic decompression system reduces the...
... (1) projects and actuates the lever (2) . Large-area paper air filter for faster and spontaneous acceleration (see 5.3). . This lengthens the valve opening time, which reduces the compression Cam disk when the engine has started: 1.8 Ignition system . Easily accessible 1.10 Muffler . Technical Information 08.2005 Page 7 1.6 Decompression system The automatic decompression system reduces the...
Technical Guide
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... 86621) aeq Idle speed at max. Specifications 2.1 Engine Displacement Cylinder bore Piston stroke Idle speed Operating speed... 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...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...
... 86621) aeq Idle speed at max. Specifications 2.1 Engine Displacement Cylinder bore Piston stroke Idle speed Operating speed... 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...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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...times The repair times are specified in minutes. 5.11 Location of the serial number The serial number is on the cylinder below the valve cover. KG, 2005 Technical Documentation D1/MTK-ru TI_08_2005_11_01_02.fm Repair procedure 1 Removing and refitting the engine... 2 Crankcase, pressure test* 3 Pressure testing the crankshaft, bearings* 4 Pressure testing the O-rings* 5 Testing the crankcase for trained specialist personnel and a fully equipped customer service repair shop. The repair times... control handle 35 Arrester * Trial run under load BR 500 BR 550 BR 600 60 100 100 - 40 - 15 15 ...
...times The repair times are specified in minutes. 5.11 Location of the serial number The serial number is on the cylinder below the valve cover. KG, 2005 Technical Documentation D1/MTK-ru TI_08_2005_11_01_02.fm Repair procedure 1 Removing and refitting the engine... 2 Crankcase, pressure test* 3 Pressure testing the crankshaft, bearings* 4 Pressure testing the O-rings* 5 Testing the crankcase for trained specialist personnel and a fully equipped customer service repair shop. The repair times... control handle 35 Arrester * Trial run under load BR 500 BR 550 BR 600 60 100 100 - 40 - 15 15 ...