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Technical Information · issue 21 of 2002

New STIHL BR 45 C Backpack Blower

IssueTI 21/2002

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Technical Information

                                                                                          21.2002
New STIHL BR 45 C Backpack Blower – Series 4229

Contents
1. Technical Description
2. Specifications

3. Service Accessories and

   Special Servicing Tools
4. Repairs
5. Spare Parts

The new BR 45 C backpack blower is among the          The powerhead is a modified version of the STIHL
quietest in its class. It is therefore particularly   BG 45 C handheld blower.
suitable for applications in noise-sensitive areas,
                                                      Vibration damping is achieved by three spring
near schools, hospitals and in parks, for example.
                                                      elements between the powerhead and carrying
The new blower is equipped with the STIHL catalytic   frame.
converter to reduce the amount of unburnt
                                                      With the exception of the elbow, the blowing
hydrocarbons in the exhaust.
                                                      attachment and control handle are exactly the same
                                                      as those of models BR 340 and BR 420.

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1.     Technical Description                                2.    Specifications
The engine is the "series 4140 powerhead“ already
                                                            2.1   Powerhead
used in several STIHL power tool models (e.g. BG
45, BG 55, SH 55, SH 85, FS 45, FS 55, FC 55, HS
                                                            2.1.1 Engine
45, HL 45).
Cylinder
.    Four port technology (better mixture control)          STIHL single cylinder two-stroke engine
                                                            Displacement:       1,66 cu. in (27,2 cm3)
.    Large cooling area.
                                                            Bore:               1,34 in (34 mm)
Carburetor
                                                            Stroke:             1,18 in (30 mm)

.    With 3 adjusting screws (H, L, LA),                    Engine power to     0.87 bhp (0.65 kW) at

     H screw with limiter cap that restricts range of       ISO 8893:           6,500 rpm
     adjustment                                             Idle speed:         2,800 rpm
.    With manual fuel pump primer (purger)

                                                            Rewind starter:     Single pawl system
Air Filter                                                  Starter rope:       .120 in (3,0 mm) diameter,
                                                                                41 3/4 in (1060 mm) long
.    Multi-ply (felt, foam), long life

Muffler                                                     2.1.2 Fuel System
.    Two chamber muffler with catalytic converter
     and spark arresting screen
                                                            Carburetor: All position diaphragm carburetor with
                                                            integral fuel pump
Fuel Tank
.    Fuel filler cap can be opened and closed without       Low speed screw L
     tools

                                                            (standard setting):         Open 1 full turn
Vibration Damping                                           High speed screw H
.    Antivibration system with three spring elements        (standard setting):         Open as far as stop
                                                                                        (max. 3/4 turn)

                                                            Fuel tank capacity:         13,5 fl. oz (0,4 l)

                                                            2.1.3 Ignition System
                                                            Ignition module:        With integral electronic

                                                                                    governor
                                                            Spark plug

                                                            (suppressed):           NGK BPMR 7 A
                                                            Electrode gap:          .020 in (0,5 mm)

                                                            2.2   Weight

                                                                                             17,6 lb (8,0 kg)

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3.    Service Accessories and
      Special Servicing Tools

3.1   Service Accessories

Part Name                          Part No.             Application
Set of gaskets                     4229 007 1050        Engine
Carburetor parts kit               1129 007 1062        Carburetor

3.2   Special Servicing Tools
Special servicing tools are listed in the service
manuals for the series 4140 powerhead and

STIHL BR 340, BR 420 (blowing attachment and
control handle).

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

4.1   Tightening Torques
The tightening torques for the BR 45 C are listed in
the service manuals for the series 4140 powerhead

and STIHL BR 340, BR 420 (blowing attachment

and control handle).

4.2   Service Note

For servicing and repair procedures on the BR 45 C
refer to the service manuals for the series 4140
powerhead and STIHL BR 340, BR 420 (blowing

attachment and control handle). See also
"Diagnosis" in the STIHL Service Training System
available on CD-ROM.

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4.3   Repair Times
The specified repair times assume that the work is           Code Type of Repair                          BR 45 C
performed by trained personnel in a properly                  1   Crankcase, Crankshaft,
equipped service workshop.                                        Crankshaft Bearings                     *1.2
The repair times are given in hours                           2   Replace Short Block                     1.0
(0.1 = 6 minutes).                                            3   Crankcase Gasket/Sealing                1.0
This table for model BR 45 C can be added to the              4   Crankshaft Seals
STIHL repair timetables manual.                                     (Includes pressure & vacuum
                                                                    testing)                              1.0
                                                              5     Cylinder and/or Piston                0.9

5.    Spare Parts                                             6     Ignition Module                       0.5

                                                              7     Fuel Hose                             0.4
A separate illustrated parts list is available for the        8     Back Plate                            0.5
new model.
                                                              9     Repair/Rebuild Carburetor             0.8

                                                             10     Replace Carburetor,
                                                                    Carburetor Jet

                                                                    (If tried to repair use code 9)       0.4
                                                             11     Throttle Control, Throttle Cable      0.4
                                                             12     Recoil Starter                        0.5
                                                             13
                                                                    Fan Housing, Fan Wheel,               0.5
                                                                    Metering Pump
                                                             14     Discharge Tube, Elbow               0.3
                                                             15     Muffler                             0.5

                                                             16     Air Filter, Filter Cover, Tank Cap,
                                                                    Fuel Filter, Tank Vent, Spark
                                                                    Plug, Shoulder Straps,
                                                                    Miscellaneous Minor Repairs         0.4

                                                             17     Stop Switch                         0.4

                                                             18     Fuel Tank                           0.5
                                                             19     Sprayer Tank
                                                             20     All Other Repairs                   0.5

                                                             50     No Labor                              0.0

                                                             * Recommend to replace with short block (code 2).

© 2002 Andreas Stihl AG & Co.                                Technical Documentation
  Waiblingen                                                 D1/MTK-tr                                           7631

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