STIHL MS 250 manual FuelingOpening, Fuel mix ages, Preparations

The container should be kept tightly closed in order to limit the amount of moisture that gets into the mixture.

The machine‘s fuel tank should be cleaned as necessary.

Fuel mix ages

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FuelingOpening

Only mix sufficient fuel for a few days work, not to exceed 30 days of storage. Store in approved fuel-containers only. When mixing, pour oil into the container first, and then add gasoline. Close the container and shake it vigorously by hand to ensure proper mixing of the oil with the fuel.

Gaso-	Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equiva-
line	lent high-quality oils)
US gal.	US fl.oz.

12.6

2 1/2 6.4

512.8

Dispose of empty mixing-oil containers only at authorized disposal locations.

Preparations

001BA229 KN

NBefore fueling, clean the filler cap and the area around it to ensure that no dirt falls into the tank.

Always thoroughly shake the mixture in the canister before fueling your machine.

NPosition the machine so that the filler cap is facing up.

WARNING

In order to reduce the risk of fire and other personal injury from escaping gas vapor and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap carefully so as to allow any pressure build-up in the tank to release slowly

001BA236 KN

NRaise handle.

001BA232 KN

NTwist filler cap counterclockwise (approx. 1/4 turn).

001BA234 KN

Markings on filler cap and housing must align.

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