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March 15, 2025

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Mr. Anderson
March 15, 2025

The throttle cable part number for Stihl FS 55 is 4140 180 1104.

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  • Page 1 STIHL FS 55 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage Main Parts Specifications Maintenance and Repairs This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process with electronic systems. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...

  • Page 4: Techniques

    Secure it against unauthorized use. Intake air: Winter operation The user is responsible for avoiding injury to third parties or damage to their property. Handle heating FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
  • Page 5 STIHL or material (e.g. leather). are technically identical. If you have any questions in this respect, consult a FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
  • Page 6 To reduce the risk of seri- good condition. the engine until leak is fixed. ous burn injuries, avoid touching hot parts of the machine, including the gearbox housing. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
  • Page 7 / stop switch to STOP or 0. securely. The cutting attachment must be clear of the ground and all other obstructions because it may begin to run when the engine starts. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
  • Page 8 – do not run the engine Be particularly alert and cautious when unnecessarily, accelerate the engine wearing hearing protection because only when working. your ability to hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is restricted. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
  • Page 9 The forces that occur act on and result in serious or fatal injuries. attachment. the machine, the attachment and the material being cut. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
  • Page 10 The force with which the handles starter with the spark plug boot or spark – are held (a tight grip restricts plug removed unless the slide control / circulation). FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
  • Page 11 STIHL Polycut Mowing Head with Polymer Blades For mowing unobstructed edges of meadows (without posts, fences, trees or similar obstacles). FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
  • Page 12 The risk of kickout is greatest when the parts. black area of the rotating cutting attachment comes into contact with a Resharpen the grass cutting blade solid object. according to instructions when it has dulled noticeably. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...

  • Page 13: Approved Combinations Of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle And Harness

    No other STIHL AutoCut C 25-2 combinations are permitted because of STIHL AutoCut 25-2 the risk of accidents. STIHL TrimCut 31-2 STIHL DuroCut 20-2 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...

  • Page 14: Mounting The Bike Handle

    18 Full harness may be used Insert screws (7) through the holes in the parts and screw them into the clamp (6) as far as they will go FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...

  • Page 15: Mounting The Loop Handle

    Screw in the bolt (8) and tighten up Fasten the throttle cable NOTICE Do not kink the throttle cable or run it in tight radiuses – the throttle trigger must move freely! FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
  • Page 16 Go to "Securing the Loop Handle". barrier bar is fitted – lock the nuts if necessary. The sleeve (9) (not fitted on all models) must be between the loop handle and the control handle. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...

  • Page 17: Fitting The Carrying Ring

    Insert the M6x14 screw (2). Mounting the deflector Line up the carrying ring. Tighten down the screw firmly. Deflectors (1) and (2) are both mounted to the gearbox in the same way. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...

  • Page 18: Mounting The Cutting Attachment

    Machine supplied with mounting Machine supplied without mounting hardware hardware Mowing heads and metal cutting attachments may be mounted. Only mowing heads may be used which mount directly to the shaft (2). FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
  • Page 19 Remove the tool used to block the shaft. Use a deflector that matches the cutting attachment – see "Mounting the Removing the Mowing Head Deflector". Block the shaft. Unscrew the mowing head clockwise. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
  • Page 20 (5) will already be mounted. Securing the cutting attachment Fit the thrust washer (6) – convex side must face up. Fit the rider plate (7). FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...

  • Page 21: Fuel

    Gasoline Clean the fuel tank and canister from time to time. Use only high-quality brand-name gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 90 – leaded or unleaded. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...

  • Page 22: Fueling

    Put on the shoulder strap (1). Adjust the length of the strap so that the carabiner (2) is about a hand’s width below your right hip. Balance the machine. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...

  • Page 23: Balancing The Machine

    Move the carrying ring up or down the drive tube – tighten the screw moderately – let the unit go and wait until is its balanced – then check the floating position. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...

  • Page 24: Starting / Stopping The Engine

    START – ignition is switched on – the engine can start F – normal run position – the engine is running or can start STOP-0 – engine off – the ignition is switched off FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
  • Page 25 I – normal run position – the engine can start or is running Go to "All versions". 0 – Stop – engine off – the ignition is switched off FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
  • Page 26 Do not pull out the starter rope all the not rotate when the engine is idling. way – it might otherwise break. Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...

  • Page 27: Transporting The Unit

    Plug". Move the slide control or stop switch to F / I. Set the choke lever to e – even if the engine is cold. Now start the engine. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...

  • Page 28: Operating Instructions

    For longer out-of- service periods – see "Storing the Machine". FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Carburetor

    A different standard setting is necessary for each of these carburetors. Identifying the Carburetor Use the following illustrations to identify the carburetor installed in your machine and then adjust the carburetor as described: FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
  • Page 30 Turn the low speed screw (L) slowly runs smoothly – the cutting clockwise, no further than stop, until attachment must not rotate. the engine runs smoothly and still accelerates satisfactorily. Carburetor 2 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...

  • Page 31: Spark Plug

    (1), screw the engine damage due to insufficient adapter onto the thread and tighten it lubrication and overheating. down firmly to reduce the risk of arcing and fire. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...

  • Page 32: Engine Running Behavior

    Store the machine in a dry and secure location – out of the reach of children and other unauthorized persons. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...

  • Page 33: Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades

    – and allow it to spring head. balanced as necessary – STIHL back. recommends a STIHL servicing Pull ends of the lines outward. dealer. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...

  • Page 34: Inspections And Maintenance By Dealer

    WARNING If there are signs of serious wear, replace the complete mowing head. The thermoplastic cutting blades are referred to as "blades" in the following. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...

  • Page 35: Maintenance And Care

    Cooling inlets Clean Have checked by servicing dealer Spark arrestor in muffler Have cleaned or replaced by servicing dealer All accessible screws and nuts (not adjust- Retighten ing screws) FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
  • Page 36 Visual inspection Cutting attachment Replace Check tightness Metal cutting attachment Sharpen Safety labels Replace STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. not in all versions, market-specific FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...

  • Page 37: Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage

    Clutch – STIHL recommends that you have Filters (air, fuel) – servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...

  • Page 38: Main Parts

    13 Choke lever 14 Air filter cover 15 Tank cap 16 Tank 17 Machine support 18 Loop handle 19 Barrier bar (country specific) 20 Drive tube 21 Stop switch Serial number FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...

  • Page 39: Specifications

    For further details on compliance with Cut-off speed (rated): 10,000 rpm Vibration Directive 2002/44/EC see www.stihl.com/vib. Max. output shaft speed (cutting attachment): 8,100 rpm Ignition System Electronic magneto ignition FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...

  • Page 40: Maintenance And Repairs

    The K-factor in accordance with Directive 2006/42/EC is 2.5 dB(A) for the sound pressure level and sound power level; the K-factor in accordance with Directive 2006/42/EC is 2.0 m/s for the vibration measurement. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...

  • Page 41: Guide To Using This Manual 2 Disposal

    Directive 2000/14/EC, Annex V, using the ISO 10884 standard. Measured sound power level 108 dB(A) Guaranteed sound power level 110 dB(A) Technical documents deposited at: FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
  • Page 42 English FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
  • Page 44 0458-233-0121-F englisch www.stihl.com *04582330121F* 0458-233-0121-F...

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