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FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L
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The starter grip must sit firmly in the rope
bushing. If the grip droops to one side:
Add one more turn on the rope rotor to
increase spring tension.
N
Take one turn of the rope off the
rotor.
N
Install the rewind starter.
Replacing a broken rewind spring
N
Remove the rope rotor as described
in "Removing the rope rotor".
N
Take out the screws (1).
N
Remove the spring housing and
pieces of spring.
N
Lubricate the new, ready-to-fit
replacement spring in the new
spring housing with a few drops of
resin-free oil – see "Special
Accessories".
N
Fit the replacement spring with
spring housing – the bottom plate
must face up.
N
Fit the screws.
N
Install the rope rotor as described in
"Replacing a broken rewind spring".
N
Tension the rewind spring as
describedf in "Tensioning the
rewind spring".
N
Install the rewind starter.
For periods of 3 months or longer
N
Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
well ventilated area.
N
Dispose of fuel properly in
accordance with local
environmental requirements.
N
Run the engine until the carburetor
is dry – this helps prevent the
carburetor diaphragms sticking
together.
N
Remove, clean and inspect the
cutting attachment.
N
Thoroughly clean the machine –
pay special attention to the cylinder
fins and air filter.
N
Store the machine in a dry and
secure location – out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
When the starter rope is fully
extended it must still be possible
to rotate the rotor another full turn.
If this is not the case, the spring is
overtensioned
and could break
.
The bits of the spring may still be
under tension and could fly apart
when you remove the rope rotor
and spring housing. To
reduce
the risk of injury
, wear face
protection and work gloves.
1
9926BA030 KN
1
If the spring pops out of the
housing during installation: Wear
face protection and work gloves
and refit the spring in the spring
housing – clockwise – from the
outside inwards.
Storing the Machine
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