Stihl FS 100 Instruction Manual

FS 100, FS 100 R
English
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If there is a noticeable loss of engine
power
N Turn the choke knob to g
N Take out the screw (1) and remove
the filter cover (2).
N Clean away loose dirt from around
the filter.
N Grip the filter element (3) at the
cutout (arrow) in the filter
housing (4) and remove it.
N Fit a new filter element. As a
temporary measure you can knock it
out on the palm of your hand or blow
it out with compressed air. Do not
wash.
N Replace damaged parts.
Installing the filter
N Install the filter element in the filter
housing and fit the cover.
N Insert the screw and tighten it down
firmly.
The carburetor of the machine has been
adjusted for optimum performance and
fuel efficiency in all operating states at
the factory.
Setting the idle speed
Engine stops when idling
N Let the engine warm up for approx.
3min
N Slowly turn idle speed screw (LA)
clockwise until the engine runs
smoothly – the cutting attachment
must not rotate
Cutting attachment turns when idling
N Turn the idle speed screw (LA)
slowly counterclockwise until the
cutting attachment stops moving –
then turn another 1/2 to 3/4 turn in
the same direction
WARNING
If the cutting attachment continues to
keep rotating in idle even after
adjustment, have the machine checked
by a servicing dealer.
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 Move the slide control to STOP-0.
N Pull off the spark plug boot (1).
N Unscrew the spark plug.
Cleaning the Air Filter
1
273BA006 KN
2
4
Adjusting the Carburetor
266BA027 KN
LA
Spark Plug
1
249BA063 KN

Stihl FS 100 Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	FS 100
Category	Engine
Language	English