Stihl BG86C Leafblower (2016)

[dubba]

Hi folks, it's been a while since I've posted anything. Good to be back. On the type and model listed above, is the fuel tank removable? If so, how? I have the service manual and there is nothing. It looks like it should but could the manufacturer have used an adhesive? Thank you.

 

[mechanic mark]

https://www.google.com/search?q=HOW+TO+REMOVE+FUEL+TANK+ON+2016+STIHL+BG86C+LEAFBLOWER&newwindow=1&sxsrf=AJOqlzWn9GGdnv22eg00k4MwwB8PSX_xgg%3A1675328607796&ei=X3zbY7GmMJXgxgG904ngBQ&ved=0ahUKEwjx0bK0vfb8AhUVsDEKHb1pAlwQ4dUDCBA&oq=HOW+TO+REMOVE+FUEL+TANK+ON+2016+STIHL+BG86C+LEAFBLOWER&gs_lcp=Cgxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAQDDIFCAAQogQyBQgAEKIEMgUIABCiBDIFCAAQogQyBQgAEKIEOgoIABBHENYEELADOgcIIxCwAhAnOgQIIRAKSgQIQRgASgQIRhgAUKMuWOJKYNRaaAJwAXgAgAHSAYgB8QaSAQUwLjMuMpgBAKABAcgBCMABAQ&sclient=gws-wiz-serp

Let us know if above helps, thanks, Mark

 

[StarTech]

It is bonded to the RH handle half it is attached to and not available separately. So to remove the tank you must disassemble the handle.

 

[dubba]

https://www.google.com/search?q=HOW+TO+REMOVE+FUEL+TANK+ON+2016+STIHL+BG86C+LEAFBLOWER&newwindow=1&sxsrf=AJOqlzWn9GGdnv22eg00k4MwwB8PSX_xgg%3A1675328607796&ei=X3zbY7GmMJXgxgG904ngBQ&ved=0ahUKEwjx0bK0vfb8AhUVsDEKHb1pAlwQ4dUDCBA&oq=HOW+TO+REMOVE+FUEL+TANK+ON+2016+STIHL+BG86C+LEAFBLOWER&gs_lcp=Cgxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAQDDIFCAAQogQyBQgAEKIEMgUIABCiBDIFCAAQogQyBQgAEKIEOgoIABBHENYEELADOgcIIxCwAhAnOgQIIRAKSgQIQRgASgQIRhgAUKMuWOJKYNRaaAJwAXgAgAHSAYgB8QaSAQUwLjMuMpgBAKABAcgBCMABAQ&sclient=gws-wiz-serp

Let us know if above helps, thanks, Mark

Good morning Mechanic Mark,
I checked out the link you sent me. Some of the videos I was familiar with. Unfortunately my question still remained. I appreciate your help and I thank you. Have a great day!!

 

[dubba]

It is bonded to the RH handle half it is attached to and not available separately. So to remove the tank you must disassemble the handle.
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Good morning Star Tech, as the saying goes...."No further questions your honor"!! Thank you for your help. Looking at the picture, it now makes sense. If I may ask, where is this picture from? It reminds me of Partstree.com but they do not carry Stihl equipment/parts or information. Again, thank you my day will be better knowing I'm not mad!! Lol

 

[StarTech]

It from the IPL of the BG86, 86C that I have on file here.

 

[dubba]

Thank you StarTech. I do believe that type of info in a notebook form would look nice in the garage file cabinet!!

 

[Hammermechanicman]

He is teasing us. He wants to know how many people tried to click on the pdf files in the pic he posted LoL

 

[StarTech]

Actually I don't want to know but yes that just a snip screen shot of my file directory. The directory if zipped would be nearly 1 GB in size and contain Stihl 301 files currently.

See Stihl restricts these files to dealers in the US and regular dealers have direct online access to all the files. I don't but have a source where I can get the info when I need it and I keep a copy of files on my Google drive and local drive.

 

[Hammermechanicman]

Nice!
since i have a tax free commercial account with the local JD/Stihl dealer they let me lookup parts on their system. It's better than nothing.