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Technical Information · issue 29 of 2008

New STIHL BG 56, 66, 86 Blowers; New STIHL SH 56, 86 Shredder Vacs

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Technical Information                                   29.2008

  New STIHL BG 56 C, 66, 86 Blowers – Series 4241
  New STIHL SH 56 C, 86 C Shredder Vacs – Series 4241

  Contents
  1.   Specifications
  2.   Special Accessories for Users
  3.   Service Accessories
  4.   Repairs
  5.   Spare Parts

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The new STIHL BG 56 C, BG 66 and BG 86               1.      Specifications
handheld blowers and the SH 56 C and SH 86 C
shredder vacs are low emission engines.              1.1     Motor
BG 56 C and BG 86 blowers can be converted into
a shredder vac with (special accessory) vacuum       1.1.1   Engine
attachment 4241 700 2200.                            Single cylinder two-stroke engine
                                                     Displacement:                1.66 cu in (27.2 cc)
The new STIHL BG 66 handheld blower combines         Bore:                        1.34 in (34 mm)
the low noise level of the BG 45 with the blowing    Stroke:                      1.18 in (30 mm)
performance of the BG 55.                            Idle speed:                  2500 rpm
The BG 66 cannot be converted into a shredder vac.   Engine power to ISO 7293:
                                                     BG 56 C, SH 56 C             0.7 kW (0.9 hp)
                                                     BG 66                        0.6 kW (0.8 hp)
The STIHL two-stroke engine with stratified
                                                     BG 86, SH 86 C               0.8 kW (1.1 hp)
scavenging has the same power output as the
BG 55, but consumes about 20% less fuel. This
                                                     1.1.2   Ignition System
lowers running costs and greatly reduces
emissions.                                           Electronic magneto ignition
Special features of the new STIHL BG 56 C, BG 66     Spark plug (resistor type):   NGK CMR 6 H
and BG 86 blowers and the SH 56 C and SH 86 C        Electrode gap:                0.020 in (0.5 mm)
shredder vacs are:
                                                     1.2     Fuel System

.   User friendly starting procedure                 All position diaphragm carburetor with integral fuel
                                                     pump
.   Ergonomic design
                                                     Fuel tank capacity:
.   Reduced fuel consumption
                                                     BG 56 C, SH 56 C:             18.3 oz (0.54 L)
.   Reduced exhaust emissions                        BG 66:                        18.3 oz (0.54 L)
                                                     BG 86, SH 86 C:               14.9 oz (0.44 L)
Typical applications are maintaining:
                                                     1.3     Air volume
.   Gardens and yards
                                                              Blower mode,         Vacuum mode
.   Sports facilities                                         without nozzle
.   Grounds and parks                                BG 56 C: 430 cf/min           ---
                                                              (730 m3/h)
                                                     BG 66:   430 cf/min           ---
                                                              (730 m3/h)
                                                     BG 86:   477 cf/min           ---
                                                              (810 m3/h)
                                                     SH 56 C: 430 cf/min           418 cf/min
                                                              (730 m3/h)           (710 m3/h)
                                                     SH 86 C: 477 cf/min           453 cf/min
                                                              (810 m3/h)           (770 m3/h)

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1.4     Sound Pressure level                       1.6    Weight
to ANSI B175.2                                     dry, blower mode
                                                   BG 56 C:      9.3 lbs (4.2 kg)
         Blower mode,          Vacuum mode
         without nozzle                            BG 66:        9.7 lbs (4.4 kg)
BG 56 C: 70 db (A)             ---                 BG 86:        9.7 lbs (4.4 kg)
BG 66:   65 db (A)             ---                 BG 86 C:      9.9 lbs (4.5 kg)
BG 86:   70 db (A)             ---
SH 56 C: 70 db (A)             70 db (A)
                                                   dry, vacuum mode
SH 86 C: 70 db (A)             70 db (A)
                                                   SH 56 C:     11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)
1.5     Air velocity                               SH 86 C:     12.3 lbs (5.6 kg)

Blower mode, at round nozzle
BG 56 C:     143 mph (64 m/sec)
BG 66:       143 mph (64 m/sec)
BG 86:       154 mph (69 m/sec)
SH 56 C:     143 mph (64 m/sec)
SH 86 C:     154 mph (69 m/sec)

Blower mode, at flat nozzle
BG 86:       190 mph (85 m/sec)
SH 86 C:     190 mph (85 m/sec)

2.      Special Accessories for Users
Part Name                         Part No.         Application
ElastoStart™                      0000 190 3404    Rewind starter (grip with rope).
STIHL special oil                 0781 417 1315    Rewind spring,
- 100 ml bottle                                    bearing bore in rope rotor.
Vacuum attachment                  4241 700 2200   Converting blower to shredder vac
                                                   (BG 56 C, 86 only).
Gutter cleaning kit                4241 007 1003   For cleaning debris from roof gutters that are
                                                   accessible from ground level.
Curved fan nozzle                 4241 708 6302    Provides a powerful airstream at ground level
                                                   (BG 56 C, 86 and SH 56 C, 86 C only).

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3.       Service Accessories

3.1      New Special Tools

                                                                                                                     298TI003 KN
                                                                 The leakage test can be performed with new test
                                                   298TI001 KN
                                                                 flange 5910 850 4200.

The flywheel can be released from the crankshaft                 All other special tools are listed in the service
stub with the new puller 5910 893 0801.                          manual for models STIHL BG 56 C, 66, 86;
                                                                 SH 56 C, 86 C.

Part Name                         Part No.                       Application
Puller                            5910 893 0801                  Flywheel
Flange                            5910 850 4200                  Leakage test

3.2      Servicing Aids

Part Name                         Part No.                       Application
Carburetor parts kit              4241 007 1002                  Zama C1M-S141
                                                                 Zama C1M-S142
                                                                 Zama C1M-S144
Set of gaskets                    4241 007 1001                  Engine
Standard commercial solvent-                                     Cleaning the crankshaft stub
based degreaser containing no
chlorinated or halogenated
hydrocarbons

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4.      Repairs
If the machine is started in the course of repairs, it is essential to observe all safety precautions found in the
product instruction manual.

4.1     Tightening Torques
The tightening torques are listed in the service manual for models STIHL BG 56 C, 66, 86; SH 56 C, 86 C.

4.2     Service Note
The service manual for models STIHL BG 56 C, 66, 86; SH 56 C, 86 C is available for servicing and repair
operations.

4.3     Repair Times
The specified repair times assume that the work is performed by trained personnel in a properly equipped
service workshop.
Repair times are quoted in minutes.

Code     Type of Repair                                                                BG 56 C, 66, 86, 86 C;
                                                                                          SH 56 C, 86 C
2        Replace crankcase, crankcase gasket or re-seal crankcase.
         Includes air leak test.                                                                  55
3        Replace crankshaft main bearing(s). Includes air leak test.                              55
4        Replace crankshaft seal(s). Includes air leak test.                                      55
5        Perform engine air leak test.                                                            25
6        Replace cylinder and/or piston. Includes air leak test and repair
         of components causing failure.                                                           45
7        Replace ignition module. Includes stop circuit test.                                     25
8        Replace fuel tank line, tank vent, or fuel pick-up body.                                 20
9        Replace intake manifold or intake flange.                                                20
10       Repair or replace carburetor. Includes fuel system testing.                              30
11       Repair throttle control.                                                                 20
12       Repair or replace rewind starter.                                                        15
13       Replace fan wheel.                                                                       20
14       Replace muffler.                                                                         30
15       Replace air filter or filter housing.                                                    15
16       Repair or replace stop switch. Includes circuit testing.                                 15
17       Replace fan housing.                                                                     30
19       Replace air discharge tube or elbow.                                                     15
22       Replace fuel tank.                                                                       30
40       Miscellaneous repairs and other repairs not listed.                                      15
45       Handling allowance only-no labor.                                                        10
50       No labor.                                                                                 0

5.      Spare Parts
The illustrated parts list for the BG 56 C, 66, 86 and SH 56 C, 86 C will be available for market launch.

© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2008                            Technical Documentation
                                                             D1/MTK-ni

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