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Technical Information · issue 15 of 1999

New backpack brushcutter

Model FR 125 FR 135 FR 145

IssueTI 15/1999

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Technical Information

                                                                                       15.1999
New Model FR 125, 135 and 145 Brushcutters - Series 4126, 4135, 4113

Contents
1.   Technical Description
2.   Specifications

3.   Cutting Tools

4.   Special Accessories for Users
5.   Repairs
6.   Spare Parts

         FR 125                                    fo      FR 135

                                     FR 145

The new FR 125, 135, 145 backpack brushcutters    The FR 125, 135 and 145 feature a flexible shaft
are additions to the existing STIHL line of       from the powerhead to the straight drive tube which
brushcutters.                                     houses a rigid drive shaft.
Ergonomically designed controls and a favorable   The new models are designed primarily for cutting
power to weight ratio ensure easy handling and    weeds, grass, scrub and shrubs.
greater operator comfort.

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1.     Technical Description
Crankshaft
.    Three parts pressed together to form torsionally
     rigid assembly.
.    Both ends supported in bearings.

Cylinder
.    Large cooling area.

Carburetor

.    Three adjusting screws (H, L, LA).

Air filter
.    Improved filter material with longer life.

.    Large effective filter surface area.

Exhaust muffler
.    Dual-chamber muffler.
Easy start system

.    Manual fuel pump
.    ElastoStart (special option)

Controls

.    Throttle lever (speed setting lever)
.    Stop button

Clutch
.    Lined clutch shoes.

Drive shafts

.    Flexible shaft supported in protective liner.
.    Straight drive tube rigid shaft supported in ball
     bearings.

AV system
.    Three-point AV system with springs.

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2.    Specifications

2.1   Powerhead

2.1.1 Engine

Model                             FR 125                     FR 135                     FR 145
Displacement:                     25.6 cm3 (1.56 cu.in)      34.4 cm3 (2.10 cu.in)      44.8 cm3 (2.73 cu.in)
Bore:                             33 mm (1.30 in)            37 mm (1.46 in)            41 mm (1.61 in)
Stroke                            30 mm (1.18 in)            32 mm (1.26 in)            34 mm (1.34 in)

Engine power to ISO 8893:         0.9 kW (1.2 bhp)           1.2 kW (1.6 bhp)           1.5 kW (2.0 bhp)

                                  at 7,500 rpm               at 7,500 rpm               at 7,500 rpm
Speeds:                           see 2.1.2                  see 2.1.2                  see 2.1.2
Rewind starter:                   Single pawl                Single pawl                Single pawl

Starter rope:                     3.0 mm (0.12in) dia.,      3.0 mm (0.12in) dia.,      3.8 mm (0.15in) dia.,
                                  890 mm (35in) long         850 mm (33.5in) long       1150 mm (45.3in) long
Clutch:

- Clutch engages at:              3300 - 3700 rpm            3300 - 3700 rpm            3300 - 3700 rpm

2.1.2 Fuel System
Carburetor: All position diaphragm carburetor with integral fuel pump

Model                                                 FR 125                         FR 135, 145
Low speed screw L (standard setting)                  Open 1 full turn               Open 1 full turn
Idle speed                                            2700 - 3000 rpm                2700 - 3000 rpm

High speed screw H (standard setting)                 Open 1 full turn               Open 1 full turn
Cut-off speed without cutting tool

(control valve) rated                                 10000 rpm                      ---

Fuel tank capacity:       FR 125                      FR 135                   FR 145
                          0.55 l (1.16 US pt)         0.65 l (1.37 US pt)      0.80 l (1.7 US pt)

2.1.3 Ignition System

Spark plug             NGK BPMR 7 A, Bosch WSR 6F or Champion RCJ 6Y

(suppressed):

2.2   Weight

Without cutting tool and deflector:        FR 125            FR 135           FR 145
                                            8.1 kg (17.8 lb) 9.0 kg (19.8 lb) 9.6 kg (21.1 lb)

3.    Cutting Tools
The following cutting tools are approved

STIHL cutting blade 230-2                  4001 713 3805        replacement only
STIHL cutting blade 230-4                  4001 713 3801        replacement only
STIHL cutting blade 265-2                                       for production

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4.    Special Accessories for Users

4.1   General

Part Name                   Part No.            Application, Remarks
Starter rope                0000 195 8200       Rewind starter, also for ElastoStart

ElastoStart                 0000 190 3400       Rewind starter (grip with rope)

STIHL gear lubricant for                        Drive shaft in tube

hedge trimmers

- 80g/3oz tube              0781 120 1109
- 225g/8oz tube             0781 120 1110

STIHL gear lubricant for                        Gearhead
brushcutters

- 80g/3oz tube              0781 120 1117
- 225g/8oz tube             0781 120 1118

STIHL special oil
                                                Rewind spring in starter,
- 100ml/3.5fl.oz bottle     0781 417 1315       bearing bore in rope rotor

Flat sharpening file        0814 252 3356       Cutting blades 230-2, 230-4, 265-2

Flat sharpening file        0814 412 3310       Cutting blades 230-2, 230-4, 265-2

5.    Repairs

If the unit is started up in the course of repairs of maintenance work, it is essential to strictly observe
all local and national safety regulations and the safety precautions outlined in the owner’s manual.

5.1   Service Note

A separate shop manual will be available in the near future for servicing and repair procedures on models
FR 125, 135 and 145.

This shop manual does not include the chapters “Servicing the Carburetor”, “Troubleshooting” or any repairs
involving standard procedures. Such procedures are described in separate handbooks, i.e. “Carburetors” and
"Standard Repairs, Troubleshooting".

6.    Spare Parts

An illustrated parts list is available for the new models.

© 1999 Andreas STIHL AG & Co.                                Technical Documentation
  Waiblingen                                                 D1/MTK-na                                     6519

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