Stihl MS 500i Manual De Instrucciones página 43

13 Mixing Fuel and Refueling the Chain Saw
► Position the chain saw on a level surface with the fuel filler
cap facing upwards.
► Clean the area around the fuel filler cap with a slightly
dampened cloth.
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► Flip up the grip and press the cap down firmly (1).
► While maintaining steady, downward pressure, turn the
cap slowly counter-clockwise to the vent position (2),
approximately a 1/8 turn of the cap. Never remove the cap
by turning it directly to the open position.
► If any significant venting occurs, immediately re-seal the
tank by turning the cap clockwise to the closed position.
Allow the saw to cool further before attempting to open the
tank.
► Turn the cap to the open position (3) only after the
contents of the tank are no longer under pressure. In the
open position, the exterior positioning mark (4) on the cap
will line up with the "unlocked" symbol (5) on the fuel tank
housing.
► Remove the fuel filler cap and fill the tank with fuel.
► Take care not to spill fuel while refilling the tank.
► Do not overfill the tank. Leave approximately 0.5 in.
(13 mm) of air space.
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Closing
To close the tank:
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► Raise the grip on the top of the cap until it is upright at a
90° angle. Insert the cap in the fuel tank opening with the
exterior positioning mark (1) lined up with the "unlocked"
symbol (2) on the fuel tank housing.
► Using the grip, press the cap down firmly while turning it
clockwise to the closed position (approximately 1/4 turn).
In the closed position, the interior (4) and exterior (1)
positioning marks will align with the "locked" symbol (3) on
the fuel tank housing.
► Fold the grip flush with the top of the cap and check for
tightness.
► If the grip does not lie completely flush with the cap or the
detent on the grip does not fit in the corresponding recess
in the tank opening, or if the cap is loose, the cap is not
properly seated and you must repeat the above steps.
► Also refer to the procedure below for returning the base of
the cap to the proper starting position for installation.
If the filler cap will not engage into the tank housing
The base of the filler cap is rotated in relation to the upper
part.
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