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Technical Information · issue 17 of 1996

New hedge trimmers HS 75, HS 80, HS 85

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Technical Information

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New hedge trimmers STIHL HS 75, 80, 85 - type 4226

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The hedge trimmers HS 75, 80, 85 replace the es-
tablished HS 72, 74 and 76 models. They have a
more powerful powerhead. With a displacement of
25.4 cm3 (1.55 cu. in), these machines have a hig-
her torque; with 0.9 kW (1.2 HP), they are also more
powerful than their predecessors.

The fields of application and target groups for the
HS 75, 80, 85 are identical with those of the
HS 72, 74 and 76.

Two different carburetor types may be installed in
the new models:

a) The conventional WT carburetor (made by
   Walbro) with two adjusting screws (H and L)
   as in the past.

and

b) A fixed-nozzle carburetor (made by Zama)
   without high-speed adjusting screw; this
   carburetor already meets the stringent
   US emission standards and is designed to
   reduce CO and HC emissions.
Note: Only the carburetors mentioned under b
are available for use in California at this time.

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1.    Technical description

2.    Specifications
3.    Special accessories for the user
4.    Service accessories
5.    Repairs

6.    Replacement parts

1.====Technical description

The main changes in comparison with the STIHL HS
72, 74, 76 are as follows:

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• Made up of five parts which are interconnected so

  they cannot twist

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• Four-channel transfer ports (more effective prepa-
  ration of the fuel mixture, optimum combustion, lo-
  wer emission levels)
• Larger cooling area
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• With one or two adjusting screws
     (see carburetor table)
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Air filter
• Improved filter material with longer service life
• Larger filter volume
Exhaust muffler
• Twin-chamber muffler
• Easier installation and removal of the spark arre-
  sting screen

Starter mechanism
• ElastoStart handle for softer starting

2.=====Specifications
2.1====Engine

2.1.1=Power unit

Displacement:                              25.4 cm3 (1.55 cu. in)
Bore:                                      34 mm (1.34 in)
Piston stroke:                             28 mm (1.10 in)
Power output to ISO 8893:
Maximum speed:
                                           0.9 kW (1.2 HP)
                                           (see carburetor table)
Idle speed:                                (see carburetor table)
Starter mechanism:                         Single-pawl system; ElastoStart
Starter rope:

Diameter                                   3.0 mm (0.12 in)
Length:                                    800 mm (31.5 in)
Rewind spring:
Tension:                                   7 turns of the rope rotor

Reserve pull:                              At least 1/2 turn
Noise attenuation:                         Intake noise muffled
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2.1.2=Fuel system

Carburetor: All-position diaphragm carburetor with integral fuel pump


                             A                                                                 C

                                                                                               rin 366TI004 KN
                                  366TI003 KN

Carburetor WT 412 =WALBRO========================================Carburetor C 1Q S-29 =ZAMA

A = Valve nozzle                                                 B = Fixed idle-speed nozzle, dia. 0.32 mm
                                                                 C = Valve nozzle with integrated fixed
                                                                     nozzle, dia. 0.42 mm
              Settings==============================WT 412========================C 1Q S-29 
=================================================made by Walbro==================made by Zama

  Low-speed adjusting screw1)

                                                 L = Back off 1 turn            L = Back off 1 turn

              Idle speed                             2800 rpm                       2800 rpm

   High-speed adjusting screw1)                  H = Back off 1 turn                  None

Fuel tank capacity:                             0.37 l (12.5 oz.)
Fuel mixture:                                   Regular brandname gasoline and STIHL two-stroke engine oil

Octane number:                                  At least 89 octane
Mix ratio:                                      1:50 for STIHL two-stroke engine oil 1:50

                                                *1:25 for all other brandname two-stroke engine oils
Air filter:                                     Foam insert and felt filter

G Only=two-stroke engine oils with a mixing ratio of 1:50 may be used in California!

2.1.3=Ignition system

Air gap:                                        0.2 ... 0.5 mm (0.008"-0.019")
Ignition timing:                                1.55 ... 2.25 mm (0.061"-0.089")before TDC at n = 8000 rpm
Length of ignition lead:                        160 mm
Spark plug (suppressed):                        Bosch WSR 6 F
Heat range:                                     200
Electrode gap:                                  0.5 mm (0.20")
Spark plug thread:                              M 14 x 1.25, length 9.5 mm
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2.2=Weight
(complete machine):                    HS 75/16" = 11.5 lbs.
                                       HS 75/21" = 11.9 lbs.
                                       HS 80/21" = 12.1 lbs.
                                       HS 80/27" = 12.6 lbs.
                                       HS 85/21" = 11.7 lbs.
                                       HS 85/27" = 12.1 lbs.
                                       HS 85/39" = 13.0 lbs.

                                       * Cutter length

3.=======Special accessories for the user

Catcher plate for HS 85                4226 740 3350

4.=======Service accessories
4.1======Special tools

4.1.1=To be purchased for the first time for series HS 75, 80, 85

Designation=================Part No.=============Use=====================================Remarks
Axial face seal
Puller                      5910 890 4400        Oil seals                               1)
Spindle                     5910 890 8400
1)
     In the case of puller 0000 890 4400, the former spindle can be replaced by spindle 5910 890 8400,

     which is 20 mm longer. The puller is then identical with puller 5910 890 4400.

4.1.2=Existing special tools

The usual special tools must be used for all other repair work (as for HS 72, 74, 76).

4.2======Aids

Carburetor parts kit        4133 007 1060 (WT 412) WALBRO
Carburetor parts kit        4226 007 1060 (C 1Q S-29) ZAMA

Gasket panel                0457 281 4203

5.====Repairs

The national safety regulations and the safety instructions in the Instruction Manual must be observed if the
machine has to be started up during maintenance or repair work.

5.1=Test values
5.1.1=Leakage test

Power unit
Leakage testing of the crankcase:
under pressure:              0.5 bar
under vacuum:                0.5 bar
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Inlet needle testing
pressure:                  0.6 bar
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5.1.2=Adjustment of carburetor 
======C 1Q S-29 =made by Zama

This carburetor does not include an adjusting screw for maximum speed (H screw), as adjustment of the ma-
ximum speed is not required.
The carburetor is tuned so that the engine is supplied with the optimum fuel/air mixture in all operating condi-
tions. Setting a maximum limit for the idle speed mixture also limits the emissions at idle speed and
part-throttle operation.

Standard setting
L = _~ck off 1=turn
• Check cutters - clean if necessary
  (must be clean, move easily, not deformed)

• Check air filter - clean if necessary

• Let engine run until operating temperature is rea-
  ched

L =`~refully turn the low-speed adjusting screw
clockwise as far as possible, then back off one turn
counterclockwise (standard setting L = 1F.

Set the idle speed to 2800 rpm via /$ = idle-speed
adjusting screw.                                                   fo
The following settings must be made if the
standard setting yields erratic engine behaviour
 e.g. engine stops when idling, poor acceleration=!

Poor acceleration or engine stops after prolon-
ged idling
a) Adjust to standard setting EL = 1F>
bF=L = qurn low-speed adjusting screw one

   quarter turn counterclockwise

c) Adjust the idle speed to approx. 2800 rpm by
   means of the /$ = idle-speed adjusting screw
Repeat adjustments b) and c) if necessary!

Engine stops when swivelling, when changing
from full throttle to idle speed or runs erratical-
ly when idling

a) Adjust to standard setting EL = 1F>
b) Turn low-speed adjusting screw one eighth-turn
    clockwise

c) Adjust the idle speed to 2800 rpm by means
    of the /$ = idle-speed adjusting screw
Repeat adjustments b) and c) if necessary!

Cutting blades run while engine is idling
a) Adjust idle speed to 2800 rpm by means of
    the /$ = idle-speed adjusting screw
b) /$ = Turn idle-speed adjusting screw
    one half turn counterclockwise until cutting
    blades no longer run when engine idles,
    then add another half turn in same direction.

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The same adjustment as for the former WT 264 must be made for carburetor WT 412.
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5.1.3=Tightening torques

Fastener                  Thread size         For component                           Tightening
                                                                                      torque (Nm)
Spline screw              IS-M 5x25           Crankcase                                9.5
Spline screw              IS-M 5x25           Crankcase
                                              Crankcase spacer flange/cylinder         5.5
Spline screw              IS-DG 5x24          Cylinder/crankcase                       9.5
Spline screw              IS-M 4x16           Brake band/gear housing                  3.5
Spline screw              IS-M 4x16           Gearbox cover/gear housing               3.5

Spline screw              IS-M 5x16           Muffler/cylinder                         9.5

Spline screw              IS-M 5x16           Air cowling/gear housing                 5.5
Spline screw              IS-M 5x16           Gear housing/crankcase                   5.5
Spline screw              IS-M 5x16           Starter cover/crankcase                  5.5

Spline screw              IS-M 5x16           Muffler/crankcase                        9.5
                          M8                  Starter carrier                         20.0
Nut                       M8                  Clutch                                  21.0

Spline screw              IS-M 4x20           Ignition module/cylinder                 4.5
Plastoform screw          IS-P 5.5x12         Rope rotor in starter cover              3.5
Spline screw              IS-M 5x16           Cutting blade                            9.5
Spline screw
Spline screw
                          IS-M 5x20
                          IS-M 5x25
                                              Blade guide/gear housing (HS 75, 80)
                                              Blade guide/gear housing (HS 85)
                                                                                       9.5
                                                                                       9.5
Spline screw              IS-M 5x25           Eccentric lever/gear housing             5.5
Spline screw              IS-M 5x18           Rubber buffer/
                                              handle moulding (HS 75, 80)              3.5
Spline screw              IS-M 5x16           Rubber buffer/gear housing (HS 85)       5.5

Spark plug                M 14x1.25                                                   20.0
Plastoform screw          IS-P 4x19           Handle moulding (HS 75, 80)              2.0
Spline screw              IS-M 5x30           Handle halves (HS 85)                    2.5

5.2=Repair times

The same repair times apply for the HS 75, 80, 85
models as for the HS 72, 74 and 76 models.

6.=Replacement parts

A separate parts list is available for the new mo-
dels.

                                                          Andreas Stihl - D1/MTK-al
© 1996 Andreas Stihl                                      Technical Documentation            5773

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