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Technical Information · issue 18 of 2005

New STIHL BT 121 earth auger

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Technical Information                          18.2005

  New STIHL BT 121 earth auger – Series 4313

  Contents
  1.   Technical description
  2.   Specifications
  3.   Service accessories and special tools
  4.   Repairs
  5.   Spare parts

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)m~ge 2                                                                       Technical Information 18.2005

1.       Technical description                           2.2      Fuel System

The new STIHL BT 121 earth auger is an improved          Carburetor: All position diaphragm carburetor with
modification of the prior BT 120 C and will replace it   limiter cap on the H-screw
in the product line.
The most significant change is the new, quadruple,       Standard limiter cap setting on the H-screw
vibration-suppressed handle frame. The substantial       High-speed adjustment
reduction of vibrations allows you to work more          screw H                    Open 3/4 turn
comfortably with less effort.                                                       (max. to stop)
The newly developed, large padding also enhances
comfort of use.                                          Low-speed adjustment
                                                         screw L:                   1 turn open
The STIHL Quickstop® auger brake comes
standard as with the BT 120 C.
The engine and transmission are identical to those       Basic service setting (without the limiter cap on
of the BT 120 C.                                         the H-screw)

The users and possible applications are the same         High-speed adjustment
as for the BT 120 C:                                     screw H                    Open 1 3/4 turns

.     Agriculture and forestry                           Low-speed adjustment
.     Landscaping businesses, tree nurseries             screw L:                   1 turn open
.     Municipal agencies and road construction
      companies
                                                         Fuel tank capacity:        1.35 US pt (0.64 l)
.     Vintners and fruit farms
.     Manufacturers of sports facilities and sports
      equipment                                          Fuel mixture
                                                         The fuel mixture is the same as for all STIHL
                                                         two-stroke motors.
2.       Specifications
                                                         2.3      Ignition System
2.1     Engine                                           Ignition System:           Electronically controlled
STIHL single cylinder two-stroke engine                  Spark plug
                                                         (suppressed):              NGK BPMR 7 A
Displacement                     1.88 cu.in (30.8 cm3)                              Bosch WSR 6 F
Cylinder bore                    1.38 in (35 mm)         Electrode gap:             0.020 in (0.5 mm)

Piston stroke                    1.26 in (32 mm)
Power output to ISO 8893         1.8 bhp (1.3 kW)        2.4      Gear
Idle speed                       2,800 rpm               Model:                     Two-speed cylindrical
Max. motor speed without                                                            gearing
auger                            12,300 rpm              Gear ratio:                47.5 : 1
                                                         Max. spindle speed:        190 rpm
Weight without auger             20.7 lb (9.4 kg)
                                                         Max. torque
                                                         (drill spindle):           79 Nm
                                                         Lubrication:               STIHL gear lubricant for
                                                                                    brushcutters
                                                         Amount of grease:          6 oz (first time filled)

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2.5     Earth augers
The following earth augers are approved:

Item     Part name                                                      Part No.                     Remarks
 1       Earth auger; 1.6 in dia (40 mm), 27.4 in (695 mm) long         4404 680 2004                1)
 2       Earth auger; 2.4 in dia (60 mm), 27.4 in (695 mm) long         4404 680 2006                1)
 3       Earth auger; 3.5 in dia (90 mm), 27.4 in (695 mm) long         4404 680 2009                1)
 4       Earth auger; 4.7 in dia (120 mm), 27.4 in (695 mm) long        4404 680 2012                1)
 5       Earth auger; 5.9 in dia (150 mm), 27.4 in (695 mm) long        4404 680 2015                1)
 6       Earth auger; 7.9 in dia (200 mm), 27.4 in (695 mm) long        4404 680 2020                1)
 7       Shaft extension, 17.7 in (450 mm) long                         4311 680 2350                1)
 8       Planting hole drill; 10.2 in dia (260 mm)                      4404 680 1900                1)
 9       Planting auger, 6 in dia (150 mm), 20.6 in (525 mm) long       4311 680 2515                1)
10       Chuck for augers from 5/64" to 1/2" (2 to 13 mm)               4311 680 4010                1)
Remarks
1) See replacement parts documentation for individual parts

3.      Service accessories and special
        tools

3.1     Service accessories

Part name                        Part number        Use
Set of carburetor parts          1129 007 1062      Repairing the carburetor
Set of gaskets                   4134 007 1050      Repairing the engine
Grease (225 g tube)              0781 120 1111      Oil seals
Gear lubricant (225 g tube)      0781 120 1118      Gear lubrication
Dirko HT red sealant             0783 830 2000      Crankcase/auger drilling gear sealing surfaces
Standard commercially                               Cleaning crankshaft stub and cone on flywheel
available CFC and HFC-free
solvent-based degreasing
agent

3.2     Special Servicing Tools
No new special tools are required for the BT 121
earth auger. The special tools needed for repairs are
listed in the repair instructions for the BT 120 C and
FS 120.

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)m~ge 4                                                                   Technical Information 18.2005

4.       Repairs
Specific national safety regulations and the safety
instructions in the User Manual must be observed
when starting the machine.
The repair instructions for the BT 120 C (drilling
gear) and FS 120 (motor) can be used for repairs.

4.1      Repair times
The repair timetable for the BT120 C can also be
used for the BT121.

4.2      Serial number
The machine number is clearly visible on the right
side of the auger on the fuel tank (see arrow).

5.       Spare parts
A separate illustrated parts list is available for the
BT 121.

© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2005                        Technical Documentation
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