Stihl KM 55 R Support Question
Stihl KM 55 R Support Question
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Question posted by wmlsmithjr on April 29th, 2014
What Is Wrong When It Will Not Start Cold, It Floods, Once Starts Its Ok
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Product Instruction Manual - Page 3
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Approved KombiTools
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Mounting the Loop Handle
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Fuel
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Fueling
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Starting / Stopping the Engine
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Operating Instructions
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Cleaning the Air Filter
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...STIHL Incorporated California
Exhaust and Evaporative
Emissions Control Warranty
Statement
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Trademarks
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KM 55 R, KM 55 RC
English
Allow only persons who fully understand the manuals of personal injury....
Product Instruction Manual - Page 4
... contact your machine differ from time to time. Symbols in severe or fatal injury. N Lever (2) ... Indicates an imminent risk of your STIHL dealer for assistance.
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KM 55 R, KM 55 RC
Indicates a risk of property damage, including damage to the machine or its products. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of severe or fatal...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 5
... the machine. These conditions reduce the hand's ability to vibration are not known, but cold weather, smoking and diseases or physical conditions that might impair vision, dexterity or judgment....Use your STIHL dealer show you get tired, take a break. the use of whitefinger
KM 55 R, KM 55 RC
3 Tiredness may result in use of your KombiEngine and KombiTool periodically.
Have your...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 6
..., properly secure it to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the power tool.
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KM 55 R, KM 55 RC
THE POWER TOOL
For illustrations and definitions of injury, the operator should closely monitor the ...if it checked by the machine to unusually high loads for those persons using KombiTool BG-KM - Maintain a firm grip at all times, but do not guarantee that the controls and...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 7
... be equipped with the top of the cap may escape from the fueling spot before starting your machine.
Fuel your power tool in the fuel tank opening. Never remove the fuel... Insert the cap in relation to the top) to release slowly. Such misalignment
001BA220 KN
KM 55 R, KM 55 RC
5 Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Fueling Instructions
Warning! Toolless cap...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 8
... and properly control your power tool for additional information. Never operate your Instruction Manual for proper condition and operation before starting throttle and allow the engine to slow down to idle.
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KM 55 R, KM 55 RC
To reduce the risk of the cap into the tank opening. Then, twist the cap clockwise, closing it will...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 9
...and carbon monoxide, that are working tool should grip the rear handle. Some of the KombiTool. KM 55 R, KM 55 RC
7 Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to cause ..., cancer, birth defects, or other insecure support. Important Adjustments
Warning! Working Conditions Operate and start " your hand. Warning!
When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 10
..., bare ground or solid wood away from the catalytic reaction, these screens will normally
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KM 55 R, KM 55 RC The muffler could be damaged and cause an increase in the muffler. Have your muffler... engine speed. English
Warning!
Inhalation of the engine by your power tool using the starting throttle lock, as you do not continue work practices, such as conventional mufflers when ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 11
... replacement parts were used, STIHL may create arcing that the working tool is greater in good condition.
If you experience loss of children.
Warning! Warning!
KM 55 R, KM 55 RC
9 Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of fire and hearing loss.
Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for longer than...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 15
... and hold it to I -
the ignition is
switched off - Fueling
Starting / Stopping the Engine
Controls
Starting
English
232BA046 KN
233BA048 KN 233BA049 KN
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4
Before fueling,...the catch on the tongue (4) can start 7 0 - N Now release the throttle trigger, tongue and trigger lockout in the canister before fueling your machine.
KM 55 R, KM 55 RC
13 Always thoroughly shake the ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 16
.... N Hold the starter grip with your left hand and press it a brisk strong pull. it might otherwise break.
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KM 55 R, KM 55 RC tion if the engine has been running but is cold e for warm start -
English
9 8
Starting
232BA012 KN
232BA014 KN
233BA014 KN
232BA011 KN
N Set the choke lever (8) to
g if the engine is still...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 17
...overload. Your machine is cold.
N Crank the engine several times with...Start the engine by the flow of ignition, until completely dry
N After refueling, press the fuel pump bulb at high revs (full throttle off load) for operation. N Remove the spark plug - N Refit the spark plug -
During Operation
After a long period of full throttle operation, allow the engine to I. KM 55 R, KM 55...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 19
... Turn the idle speed screw (LA) slowly clockwise until the working tool or cutting attachment stops
KM 55 R, KM 55 RC
17 N Warm up the engine. no more than 3/4 turn it back 1.5 turns. ...far as stop .
Fine Tuning for Operation in
the muffler checked (not all markets) -
N Start and warm up the engine for about
3 minutes at full throttle.
233BA050 KN
English
Rule of thumb...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 20
.... N Remove spark plug -
N Use only resistor type spark plugs of spark plug:
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KM 55 R, KM 55 RC English
moving and then rotate the screw another 1/2 to 1 turn clockwise until the engine... the spark plug.
232BA081 KN 000BA002 KN
Wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil in the same direction.
N Clean dirty spark plug. see "Starting / Stopping the Engine".
Erratic idling behavior
...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 22
... exclusively by your dealer check the spark arrestor (country-specific option) in the muffler.
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N Thoroughly clean the machine - N Store the machine in Muffler
N If the engine is...of children and other unauthorized persons.
N Run the engine until the carburetor is low on "Starting / Stopping the Engine." Fuel Pickup Body in Tank
N Have the pickup body in the...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 23
Complete machine
Visual inspection (condition, leaks) Clean
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X
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Control handle
Check operation
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X
Air filter
Clean Replace
Pickup body in all versions, market-specific
KM 55 R, KM 55 RC
before starting work after finishing work area, etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. the working time is longer or operating conditions are difficult (very dusty work or ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 25
... (rated): 9,500 rpm
KM 55 R, KM 55 RC
23 Fuel Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank.
13. Barrier Bar Helps keep user's feet and legs clear of the pull starter, for starting by enriching mixture.
10...8. Wing Screw Locks handlebar in . (30 mm)
Engine power to reduce the risk of operating hours for a cold start.
2. in. (27.2 cm3)
Bore:
1.34 in. (34 mm)
Stroke:
1.18 in selected position. ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 28
...performed or replacements not conforming to any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station. Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System)
- Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module)
- Spark Plug
- ...remedy warranty defects at and after the first scheduled replacement point.
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KM 55 R, KM 55 RC Intake Manifold
- STIHL Incorporated is tested as non-defective, STIHL ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 29
... 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 applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Fasteners. KM 55 R, KM 55 RC
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Box 2015, Virginia Beach, VA 23450-2015. Coverage...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 30
... card, or the print-out of time prior to the owner.
5.
KM 55 R, KM 55 RC English
The warranty on emission-related parts and must be provided without charge... of Subsection (4) above . Emission Warranty Parts List
Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), Spark Plug...
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