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Question posted by rojoangela on April 18th, 2015

How To Assemble The Fuel Lines To The Carburetor On A Br550

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Request from jasonbaker5315 on June 18th, 2022 1:36 AM
What fuel line goes where

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Answer #1: Posted by smmyb123 on February 2nd, 2016 5:37 PM
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One fuel hose goes from the fuel tank to carb(inlet), the next goes from carb to primer (small hose), the last is the return line from primer to tank. Make sure you have the correct hose connections at the tank grommet by inspecting which one picks up fuel from inside the tank.

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Product Instruction Manual - Page 3

... 550, BR 600 1 Contents Guide to Using this Manual Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Assembling the Unit Adjusting the Throttle Cable 2 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative 2 Emissions Control Warranty 11 Statement 13 Trademarks Fitting the Harness 14 4-MIX Engine 14 Fuel 15 Fueling 16 Winter Operation 18 Information Before You Start 18 Starting / Stopping...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 6

...back to your eyes never operate your applicable national standard). BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 Warning! Clothing must be interfering with nonslip soles.... with "wire" for insertion in particular that the fuel system is designed to conduct static electricity through the... it is above shoulder level. 4 Good footing is properly assembled and you are authorized. Secure hair so it was not ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 7

... it is not properly seated and tightened and you must repeat the above steps. 452BA116 KN BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 5 Toolless cap with the top of the cap and on the fuel tank opening lining up inside the fuel tank depending on your power tool carefully so as it clockwise as far as to the...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 8

...fueling spot, outdoors only. 6 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 See also the "Fueling" chapter in order for repair. Warning! If any such damage is damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely or securely assembled...allow foreign objects to it drops fully into the tank opening when the positioning marks line up ) until it . Never operate your power tool for damage (cracks or ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 12

...and high or locked location out of reach of fire; Warning! Store fuel in good condition. Take care when handling gasoline! Warning! Do not...carburetor adjustment screws after each use or operate gasoline-powered tools on forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with the skin and avoid inhaling fuel vapor! 10 BR 500, BR 550, BR...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 13

... blower tube (2). 12 3 N Line up to the left. N Rotate...Assembling the Unit Mounting the Control Handle Mounting the Blower Tubes BR 500 1 English Mounting the Hose Clamps and Pleated Hose 31 2 452BA108 KN 452BA095 KN 21 N Pull the two halves of the arrow and engage it in the appropriate slot (3). N Secure the control handle (1) with the screw (4). 452BA109 KN BR 500, BR 550, BR...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 17

...power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. Some fuel additives not only detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as...When filling at authorized disposal locations. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 15 Use mid-grade unleaded gasoline with the skin and avoid inhaling fuel vapor. Gasoline with an ethanol ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 19

...the cap clockwise as far as possible by hand. 002BA448 KN BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 17 N Grip the cap and check for how to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. N The cap should drop...452BA118 KN 452BA117 KN N The lug on the cap and the fuel tank opening in the recess (arrow), and the grip must line up. the raised positioning marks on the grip must engage entirely in this...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 23

... the Machine". N Loosen the screws (1). Empty the fuel tank and keep the machine in the filter housing. N Insert the screws and tighten them down . This protects enginemounted components (ignition, carburetor) from sources of ignition, until you need it again. For longer out-ofservice periods - BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 21 N Turn the choke knob to...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 24

...This setting provides an optimum fuel-air mixture under most operating conditions. Such machines have been set at the factory to provide an optimum fuel-air mixture in the ...Start and warm up the engine. 22 BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 HL N Carefully turn open . carburation, ignition, timing and valve or port timing) without adjustable carburetor On certain machine versions it if necessary.
Product Instruction Manual - Page 29

... Machine For periods of 3 months or longer N Drain and clean the fuel tank in a dry, high or locked location, - N Run the engine until the carburetor is dry - BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 27 N Store the machine in a well ventilated area. this helps prevent the carburetor diaphragms sticking together. exposure to the cylinder fins and air filter...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 30

... X X Air filter Filter in fuel tank 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 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.
Product Instruction Manual - Page 32

... 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...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 33

...Carburetor Adjusting Screws For tuning the carburetor. 17. Choke Knob Eases engine starting the engine. 20. Blower Tube (BR 500 / 550 / 600) Directs the airstream. 5. Sets the throttle to help protect against static electricity. 6. Muffler (with the ignition lead. 15. Fuel Tank For fuel...positions or stops the engine. 8. Blower Tube (BR 550 / 600) Directs the airstream. 3. Spark ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 34

... 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: 877 cf/min (1490 m3/h) BR 600: 1012 cf/min (1720 m3/h) Maximum air flow...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 36

...will begin on the application of sale, to exceed 30 days. Carburetor - Fuel Tank - Fuel Pump - The warranty repairs will be performed either at STIHL ...BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 The following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: - Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module) - Catalytic Converter (if applicable) - Fuel Line...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 37

... or improper maintenance of the required maintenance listed in California. If BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 35 If any of the following: N repair or replacement...Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), Spark Plug, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 39

...® TIMBERSPORTS® WOOD BOSS® YARD BOSS® BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 English Some of STIHL's Common Law Trademarks BioPlus™ Easy2Start...Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), Spark Plug, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line...
Technical Guide - Page 8

... 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/h 89 m/s 92 dB(A) 103 dB(A) BR 600 7,200 rpm 1,720 m³/h 1,210 m³...) aeq Idle speed at max. controlled with adjustment of exposure 2.2 Fuel system Carburetor All-position diaphragm carburetor with the same duration of the ignition timing Spark plug (suppressed): ...
Technical Guide - Page 13

Remove the lines from the ignition module . Clean area around valve cover . The kit comprises a setting gauge, O-...carburetor for this purpose. Kit 4282 007 1001 "Parts for adjusting valve clearance" must be used for users. 5.4 Valve clearance The valve clearance must not be checked and adjusted when the engine is equipped with rewind starter . When opening the throttle shutter, fuel...

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