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FS 240 C, FS 260 C, FS 360 C, FS 410 C, FS 460 C-M
1.
Introduction and safety precautions
1.1
Introduction
This Service Manual contains
detailed descriptions of all the
typical repair and servicing
procedures for this machine.
Refer to the illustrated spare parts
lists during all repair work. These
lists show the installation position
and order in which the individual
parts and modules should be
assembled.
Refer to the latest edition of the
relevant spare parts list to check the
part numbers of any spare parts
required.
A fault on the machine may be due
to several causes. To help locate
the fault, consult the chapter on
"Troubleshooting" and the
"STIHL Service Training System"
for all functional groups.
Refer to the "Technical Information"
bulletins for engineering changes
which have been introduced since
publication of this Service Manual.
Technical information bulletins also
supplement the spare parts list and
Service Manual until an updated
edition is issued.
The special tools mentioned in the
descriptions are listed in the chapter
"Special Servicing Tools" of this
manual. The tools can be identified
according to part number in the
"STIHL Special Tools" manual. The
manual lists all tools supplied by
STIHL.
Symbols are included in the text and
pictures for greater clarity.
The meanings are as follows:
In the text:
N
Action to be taken as shown in
the illustration above the text
–
Action to be taken that is not
shown in the illustration above
the text
In the illustrations:
A
Item pointer (short)
a
Direction of
movement (long arrow)
@
4.2 Reference to another
chapter, in this case to
Chapter 4.2
Service Manuals and technical
information bulletins are intended
exclusively for the use of properly
equipped repair shops. They must
not be passed on to third parties.
Always use original STIHL
replacement parts.
They can be identified by the STIHL
part number
the logo
{
and the
STIHL parts symbol
K
The symbol may appear alone on
small parts.
Storage or disposal of oil and fuel
Collect fuel or lubricating oil in a
clean container and dispose of it in
accordance with environmental
regulations.