: Hold the rotor steady. : Pull out and straighten the twisted rope. : Release the rotor. : Let go of rope slowly so that it winds onto the rotor. The starter grip must locate firmly in the rope guide bushing. If the grip droops to one side: Add one more turn on rope rotor to increase spring tension. When the starter rope is fully extended it must still be possible to rotate the rotor at least another half turn. If this is not the case, the spring is overtensioned and could break. : Take one turn of rope off the rotor. Replacing a broken rewind spring The bits of spring might still be under tension and could fly apart when you take them out of the housing. To reduce risk of injury, wear eye and face protection and work gloves. : Remove the rope rotor. : Use a screwdriver to carefully remove the spring housing ( 1) and remaining parts of the spring. : Lubricate the new spring with a few drops of non-resinous oil. : Place the new spring with spring housing in the starter cover. : Fit the rope rope, tension the rewind spring, fit the starter cover and screw it in position. For periods of about 3 months or longer: : Drain and clean the fuel tank in a well ventilated area. : Dispose of remaining fuel and cleaning solution properly in accordance with local environmental requirements. : Run engine until carburetor is dry – this helps prevent carburetor diaphragms sticking together. : Thoroughly clean the machine – pay special attention to the cylinder fins and air filter. : Store the machine in a dry, high or locked location – out of the reach of children and other unauthorized persons. BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 English / USA Maintenance Chart The following maintenance intervals apply to normal operating conditions only. If your daily working time is longer than normal or operating conditions are difficult (very dusty work area etc. ), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. before starting workafter finishingwork or dailyafter eachrefueling stopweeklymonthlyevery 12 monthsif problemif damagedif required Complete machine Visual inspection (conditon, leaks) x x Clean x Control handle Check operation x x Air filter Replace x x Filter in fuel tank Have checked by dealer1) x Have filter replaced by dealer1) x x Fuel tank Clean x Carburetor Check idle setting x x Readjust idle x Spark plug Readjust electrode gap x Replace after 100 hours of operation Cooling air intakes Clean x Valve clearance Check, adjust if necessary, after 139 hours of operation x Combustion chamber Decoke after 139 hours of operation, then every 150 hours x Spark arresting screen in muffler Check x Clean or replace x All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Tighten x Anti-vibration elements (rubber buffers, springs) Visual inspection x Have replaced by dealer1) x x Blower air intake screen Check x x Clean x Throttle cable Adjust x Discharge wire ( machines with nonadjustable blowing attachment) Check x Replace x x Safety labels Replace x 1) STIHL recommends that this work be done by a STIHL servicing dealer BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 32 English / USA BR 500, BR 550, BR 600 1 Nozzle, straight* 2 Nozzle, curved* 3 Blower tube BR 550 / 600* 4 Blower tube BR 500* 5 Blower tube BR 500 / 550 / 600 6 Control handle 7 Throttle trigger 8 Setting lever 9 Pleated hose 10 Harness 11 Back plate 12 Intake screen 13 Air Filter Housing 14 Fuel filler cap 15 Spark plug boot 16 Muffler (with spark arresting screen)* 17 Carburetor adjusting screws 18 Choke knob 19 Fuel pump 20 Starter grip 21 Fuel tank 22 Conductor wire BR 500 23 Conductor wire BR 550 / 600 # = Serial number * see “Guide to Using this Manual” Parts and Controls - with non-adjustable blowing attachment 452BA070 SC De finitions 1. Nozzle, Straight Aims and widens the spray or airstream. 2. Nozzle, Curved Aims and widens the spray or airstream. 3. Blower Tube Directs airstream. 4. Blower Tube Directs airstream. 5. Blower Tube Directs airstream. 6. Control Handle Handle on the flexible hose to hold and direct the tube in the required direction. 7. Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of the engine. 8. Setting Lever For run and stop. Sets the throttle to various positions or stops the engine. 9. Pleated Hose For blowing in the desired direction. 10. Harness For carrying the unit. 11. Backplate Helps protect the back of the user. 12. Intake Screen Helps prevent leaves entering intake. 13. Air Filter Housing Covers the air filter element. 14. Fuel Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 15. Spark Plug Boot Connects the spark plug to the ignition wire. 16. Muffler (with spark arresting screen) Attenuates exhaust noises and diverts exhaust gases away from operator. The spark arresting screen is designed to reduce the risk of fire. 17. Carburetor Adjusting Screws For tuning carburetor. 18. Choke Knob Eases engine starting by enriching mixture. English / USA 19. Fuel Pump Provides extra fuel for cold start. 20. Starter Grip The grip of the pull starter, which is the device to start the engine. 21. Fuel...