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FS 260 C, FS 360 C
English
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The cover plate kits contain the following
parts for converting the power tool:
4
Cover plate partially blanks off the
slots in the starter housing
5
Synthetic fabric filter element for the
air filter
–
Instructions for converting the
machine
For machines with tank cap with hinged
grip:
–
O-ring for the tank filler cap
After installing the cover plate kit:
N
Set the shutter (2) to the winter
position.
At temperatures above –10°C
N
Remove the parts of the cover plate
kit and refit the standard parts for
summer operation.
Note for machines with tank cap with
hinged grip: The O-ring supplied with the
cover plate kit can be left on the
machine's tank cap.
Depending on the ambient temperature:
N
Set the shutter (2) to the summer or
winter position.
Cleaning the Air Filters
N
Loosen filter cover mounting
screws.
N
Remove the filter cover.
N
Clean away loose dirt from around
the filter (5) and inside the filter
cover.
N
Knock the filter (5) out on the palm
of your hand or blow it clear with
compressed air from the inside
outwards.
In case of stubborn dirt or sticky filter
fabric:
N
Wash the filter in a clean, non-
flammable solution (e.g. warm
soapy water) and then dry.
Always replace a damaged filter.
N
If the engine is down on power,
difficult to start or runs poorly at idle
speed, first check the spark plug.
N
Fit a new spark plug after about 100
operating hours – or sooner if the
electrodes are badly eroded. Install
only suppressed spark plugs of the
type approved by STIHL – see
"Specifications".
Removing the Spark Plug
N
Rotate the screw (1) in the cap (2)
until the screw head projects from it.
N
Lift the front of the cap (2) and push
it to the rear to disengage.
N
Leave the cap to one side.
N
Pull off the spark plug boot (3).
N
Unscrew the spark plug.
4
5
9926BA063 KN
2
Spark Plug
1
9926BA020 KN
3
9926BA021 KN
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