Fuel mix ages
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.
1
2.6
2 1/2
6.4
5
12.8
Dispose of empty mixing-oil containers
only at authorized disposal locations.
FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L
Fueling
Preparations
WARNING
When fueling on a slope, always position
the machine so that the fuel filler cap is
facing uphill.
On level ground, position the
N
machine so that the fuel filler cap is
facing up.
Before fueling, clean the fuel filler
N
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.
WARNING
In order to reduce the risk of fire and
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.
Opening the fuel filler cap
Turn the fuel filler cap
N
counterclockwise until it can be
removed from the tank opening.
Remove the fuel filler cap.
N
Refueling
Take care not to spill fuel while fueling
and do not overfill the tank.
Closing the fuel filler cap
Position fuel filler cap.
N
Turn the fuel filler cap clockwise as
N
far as it will go and tighten it as
securely as possible by hand.
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