Instruction Manual
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...Instructions 21 Cleaning the Air Filter 22 Motor Management 22 Adjusting the Carburetor 23 Spark Arresting Screen* in USA Printed on page 3, before using your edger. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you read and understand the maintenance and... Chart 33 Parts and Controls 34 Specifications 36 Special Accessories 37 Maintenance and Repairs 37 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 38 * see "Guide to Using this Manual" STIHl FC 85 English / USA Allow only persons who understand this manual. !Warning! Make sure your...
...Instructions 21 Cleaning the Air Filter 22 Motor Management 22 Adjusting the Carburetor 23 Spark Arresting Screen* in USA Printed on page 3, before using your edger. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you read and understand the maintenance and... Chart 33 Parts and Controls 34 Specifications 36 Special Accessories 37 Maintenance and Repairs 37 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 38 * see "Guide to Using this Manual" STIHl FC 85 English / USA Allow only persons who understand this manual. !Warning! Make sure your...
Instruction Manual
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...or sparks, or in hot weather. The spark plug electrode gap should be strictly followed. It will result. !Warning! Always hold and operate your STIHL Owner's Manual should be operated if the muffler is greater in a confined area such as a car trunk. The edger must not be checked ...the risk of the body. 245BA003 KN 12 FC 85 Before storing for edging, i.e. Check to the warranty statement near the end of dust created. For any obstacles (stones, gravel, glass, etc.) to cut almost all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each use. Use the ...
...or sparks, or in hot weather. The spark plug electrode gap should be strictly followed. It will result. !Warning! Always hold and operate your STIHL Owner's Manual should be operated if the muffler is greater in a confined area such as a car trunk. The edger must not be checked ...the risk of the body. 245BA003 KN 12 FC 85 Before storing for edging, i.e. Check to the warranty statement near the end of dust created. For any obstacles (stones, gravel, glass, etc.) to cut almost all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each use. Use the ...
Instruction Manual
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Some fuel additives not only detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and... rated (twostroke water cooled) mix oils or other mix oils that you use in turn, increases the risk of 89 (R+M/2). FC 85 17 Fuel English / USA 7 12 11 10 7 4 9 8 : Position blade (7) on a vehicle. If the octane... of the fuel is lower, use in order to operate on the ground before filling. For this reason STIHL recommends that state they are designed for use premium unleaded fuel. Your two-stroke engine requires a mixture of...
Some fuel additives not only detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and... rated (twostroke water cooled) mix oils or other mix oils that you use in turn, increases the risk of 89 (R+M/2). FC 85 17 Fuel English / USA 7 12 11 10 7 4 9 8 : Position blade (7) on a vehicle. If the octane... of the fuel is lower, use in order to operate on the ground before filling. For this reason STIHL recommends that state they are designed for use premium unleaded fuel. Your two-stroke engine requires a mixture of...
Instruction Manual
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Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent branded oils) US gal. 1 2 1/2 5 US fl.oz 2.6 6.4 12.8 Dispose of burns or other personal injury from escaping gas vapor and fumes, remove ... the tank. English / USA Fueling Fuel mix ages Only mix sufficient fuel for a long period, drain and clean the fuel tank and run engine until carburetor is dry. 389BA031 KN 389BA032 KN 18 FC 85
Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent branded oils) US gal. 1 2 1/2 5 US fl.oz 2.6 6.4 12.8 Dispose of burns or other personal injury from escaping gas vapor and fumes, remove ... the tank. English / USA Fueling Fuel mix ages Only mix sufficient fuel for a long period, drain and clean the fuel tank and run engine until carburetor is dry. 389BA031 KN 389BA032 KN 18 FC 85
Instruction Manual
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Make sure the carburetor is idling. Check that the starter rope can rewind properly. : Continue cranking until you have a firm footing. : Hold the unit with your left hand and ... rotate when the engine is correctly adjusted - it slowly back into the housing so that the cutting tool is now ready for a brief period. 20 FC 85 the slide control moves to disengage the starting throttle position - your thumb should be under the fan housing. As soon as engine runs: : Blip the...
Make sure the carburetor is idling. Check that the starter rope can rewind properly. : Continue cranking until you have a firm footing. : Hold the unit with your left hand and ... rotate when the engine is correctly adjusted - it slowly back into the housing so that the cutting tool is now ready for a brief period. 20 FC 85 the slide control moves to disengage the starting throttle position - your thumb should be under the fan housing. As soon as engine runs: : Blip the...
Instruction Manual
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... start: : Move the slide control in a dry place. This avoids unnecessary high loads during this period. This protects enginemounted components (ignition, carburetor) from thermal overload. Drain the fuel tank. FC 85 21 Check tightness of throttle cable - even if bulb is filled with the starter to clear the combustion chamber. : Refit the spark...
... start: : Move the slide control in a dry place. This avoids unnecessary high loads during this period. This protects enginemounted components (ignition, carburetor) from thermal overload. Drain the fuel tank. FC 85 21 Check tightness of throttle cable - even if bulb is filled with the starter to clear the combustion chamber. : Refit the spark...
Instruction Manual
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...- wise (leaner) no further than stop . : Carefully screw the low speed screw (L) down onto its seat. see "Guide to Using this carburetor it is only possible to adjust the high speed screw within fine limits. 265BA024 KN Standard Setting : Shut off the engine. : Mount the cutting...readjust if necessary - Then open it is not satisfactory. This setting provides an optimum fuel-air mixture under most operating conditions. With this Manual" FC 85 23 Fine Tuning for about a quarter turn ) as far as stop until there is no noticeable increase in altitude. : Carry out standard ...
...- wise (leaner) no further than stop . : Carefully screw the low speed screw (L) down onto its seat. see "Guide to Using this carburetor it is only possible to adjust the high speed screw within fine limits. 265BA024 KN Standard Setting : Shut off the engine. : Mount the cutting...readjust if necessary - Then open it is not satisfactory. This setting provides an optimum fuel-air mixture under most operating conditions. With this Manual" FC 85 23 Fine Tuning for about a quarter turn ) as far as stop until there is no noticeable increase in altitude. : Carry out standard ...
Instruction Manual
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... is dry - Hold the rotor steady - let go of children and other unauthorized persons. 28 FC 85 For periods of about 3 months or longer : Drain and clean the fuel tank in a well ventilated area. : Run engine until carburetor is fully extended it winds onto the rotor. : Check spring tension: - If this helps prevent...
... is dry - Hold the rotor steady - let go of children and other unauthorized persons. 28 FC 85 For periods of about 3 months or longer : Drain and clean the fuel tank in a well ventilated area. : Run engine until carburetor is fully extended it winds onto the rotor. : Check spring tension: - If this helps prevent...
Instruction Manual
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Complete machine Control handle Air filter Pick up body in fuel tank Fuel tank Carburetor Spark plug Cooling air intake Spark arresting screen* in muffler All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Anti-vibration ... Readjust electrode gap Visual inspection Clean Check Clean or replace X X X X X X X X X Retighten Have replaced by STIHL dealer Visual inspection X Replace Check tightness of blade X Inspect X Replace Check Replenish X X X FC 85 Before starting work After finishing work or daily After each refuelling stop Weekly Monthly every 12 months If problem...
Complete machine Control handle Air filter Pick up body in fuel tank Fuel tank Carburetor Spark plug Cooling air intake Spark arresting screen* in muffler All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Anti-vibration ... Readjust electrode gap Visual inspection Clean Check Clean or replace X X X X X X X X X Retighten Have replaced by STIHL dealer Visual inspection X Replace Check tightness of blade X Inspect X Replace Check Replenish X X X FC 85 Before starting work After finishing work or daily After each refuelling stop Weekly Monthly every 12 months If problem...
Instruction Manual
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English / USA Parts and Controls 1 9 8 10 23 4 12 13 11 5 # 6 7 17 16 18 15 14 20 19 1= Loop handle 2= Slide control 3= Throttle trigger interlock 4= Throttle trigger 5= Spark plug boot 6= Air filter cover 7= Machine support 8= Cutting blade 9= Deflector 10= Gearbox wheel 11= Skirt 12= Depth wheel 13= Wingnut 14= Fuel filler cap 15= Carburetor adjusting screw 16= Choke lever 17= Fuel pump 18= Starter grip 19= Fuel tank 20= Muffler (with Spark arresting screen*) # Serial number 245BA030 KN * see "Guide to Using this Manual" 34 FC 85
English / USA Parts and Controls 1 9 8 10 23 4 12 13 11 5 # 6 7 17 16 18 15 14 20 19 1= Loop handle 2= Slide control 3= Throttle trigger interlock 4= Throttle trigger 5= Spark plug boot 6= Air filter cover 7= Machine support 8= Cutting blade 9= Deflector 10= Gearbox wheel 11= Skirt 12= Depth wheel 13= Wingnut 14= Fuel filler cap 15= Carburetor adjusting screw 16= Choke lever 17= Fuel pump 18= Starter grip 19= Fuel tank 20= Muffler (with Spark arresting screen*) # Serial number 245BA030 KN * see "Guide to Using this Manual" 34 FC 85
Instruction Manual
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... by the cutting tool. 12. Machine Support. Metal cutting blade for a cold start the engine. 19. For tuning the carburetor. 16. The grip of the pull starter, which is designed to reduce the risk of injury from foreign objectsflung backwards toward the ... ground and keeps edger's cutting blade at preset height for required depth of cut . 13. Skirt. Carburetor Adjusting Screw. Provides additional fuel feed for cutting weeds and soft green plants. 9. FC 85 35 Slide Control. Covers the air filter element. 7. Designed to start . 18. Must be activated...
... by the cutting tool. 12. Machine Support. Metal cutting blade for a cold start the engine. 19. For tuning the carburetor. 16. The grip of the pull starter, which is designed to reduce the risk of injury from foreign objectsflung backwards toward the ... ground and keeps edger's cutting blade at preset height for required depth of cut . 13. Skirt. Carburetor Adjusting Screw. Provides additional fuel feed for cutting weeds and soft green plants. 9. FC 85 35 Slide Control. Covers the air filter element. 7. Designed to start . 18. Must be activated...
Instruction Manual
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...): Bosch WSR 6 F, NGK BPMR 7 A or Champion RCJ 6Y * Electrode gap: 0.020 in (0.5 mm) Spark plug thread: M 14 x 1.25; 0.37 in (9.5 mm) Fuel System Carburetor: All position diaphragm carburetor with integral fuel pump Air filter: Foam and felt elements Fuel tank capacity: 0.93 US.pt (0.44 L) Fuel mix: see "Guide to Using this...
...): Bosch WSR 6 F, NGK BPMR 7 A or Champion RCJ 6Y * Electrode gap: 0.020 in (0.5 mm) Spark plug thread: M 14 x 1.25; 0.37 in (9.5 mm) Fuel System Carburetor: All position diaphragm carburetor with integral fuel pump Air filter: Foam and felt elements Fuel tank capacity: 0.93 US.pt (0.44 L) Fuel mix: see "Guide to Using this...
Instruction Manual
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... the period of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of time, not to a STIHL service center as soon as the carburetor and the ignition system. Owner's Warranty Responsibilities: As the small off -road equipment engine will be completed in performance and ...control system on your small off-road engine for your small off -road equipment engines must be repaired or replaced by STIHL Incorporated free of sale, to STIHL. 38 FC 85 new 1997 and later model year small off -road equipment engine to exceed 30 days. Box 2015, Virginia Beach, VA...
... the period of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of time, not to a STIHL service center as soon as the carburetor and the ignition system. Owner's Warranty Responsibilities: As the small off -road equipment engine will be completed in performance and ...control system on your small off-road engine for your small off -road equipment engines must be repaired or replaced by STIHL Incorporated free of sale, to STIHL. 38 FC 85 new 1997 and later model year small off -road equipment engine to exceed 30 days. Box 2015, Virginia Beach, VA...
Instruction Manual
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...Fuel"). Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of the following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: Carburetor Choke (Cold start enrichment system) Intake manifold Air filter Spark plug Magneto or electronic ignition system (ignition module) Catalytic converter (...If any emission related part on your engine is defective, the part will be replaced by STIHL Incorporated at no cost to the first scheduled replacement point for that part. FC 85 39 Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be used for any authorized...
...Fuel"). Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of the following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: Carburetor Choke (Cold start enrichment system) Intake manifold Air filter Spark plug Magneto or electronic ignition system (ignition module) Catalytic converter (...If any emission related part on your engine is defective, the part will be replaced by STIHL Incorporated at no cost to the first scheduled replacement point for that part. FC 85 39 Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be used for any authorized...