Chain Lubricant
English / USA
Filling Chain
Oil Tank
For automatic and reliable
lubrication of the chain and guide bar – use only an environmentally compatible quality chain and bar lubricant with
Biological chain oil must be resistant to aging (e.g. STIHL BioPlus) since it will otherwise quickly turn to resin. This results in hard deposits that are difficult to remove, especially in the area of the chain drive, clutch and chain. It may even cause the oil pump to seize.
The service life of the chain and guide bar depends on the quality of the lubricant. It is therefore essential to use only a specially formulated chain lubricant.
If special chain lubricant is not available, you may – in an emergency – use an HD single grade or multigrade engine oil with a viscosity that suits the prevailing outside temperature.
Do not use waste oil!
Medical studies have shown that renewed contact with waste oil can cause skin cancer. Moreover, waste is environmentally harmful!
Waste oil does not have the necessary lubricating properties and is unsuitable for chain lubrication.
001BA158 KN
:Thoroughly clean the oil filler cap and the area round it to ensure that no dirt falls into the tank.
:Remove the filler cap.
:Refill the chain oil tank every time you refuel.
:Close the filler cap.
There must still be a small amount of oil in the oil tank when the fuel tank is empty.
If the oil level in the tank does not go down, the reason may be a problem in the oil supply system: Check chain lubrication, clean the oilways, contact your servicing dealer for assistance if necessary. STIHL recommends that you have maintenance and repair work performed only by a STIHL servicing dealer.
MS 280 C | 37 |