Stihl FS 260 C User Manual

FS 260 C, FS 360 C
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N Do not let the starter grip snap back.
Guide it slowly back into the housing
so that the starter rope can rewind
properly.
N Continue cranking until the engine
runs.
As soon as the engine runs
N Press down the throttle trigger
interlock and open the throttle – the
choke lever moves to the run
position F . After a cold start, warm
up the engine by opening the
throttle several times.
Your machine is now ready for
operation.
Stopping the Engine
N Operate the stop switch – the
engine stops – release the stop
switch – it springs back to the run
position.
Other hints on starting
At very low outside temperatures
N Set the engine to winter operation if
necessary, see "Winter operation".
Engine stalls in cold start position g
or under acceleration
N Move the choke lever to < and
continue cranking until the engine
runs.
Engine does not start in hot start
position <
N Move the choke lever to g and
continue cranking until the engine
runs.
If the engine does not start
N Check that all settings are correct.
N Check that there is fuel in the tank
and refuel if necessary.
N Check that the spark plug boot is
properly connected.
N Repeat the starting procedure.
Fuel tank run until completely dry
N After refueling, press the fuel pump
bulb at least five times – even if the
bulb is filled with fuel.
N Set the choke lever to suit the
engine temperature.
N Start the engine.
During break-in period
A factory-new machine should not be
run at high revs (full throttle off load) for
the first three tank fillings. This avoids
unnecessary high loads during the
break-in period. As all moving parts
have to bed in during the break-in
period, the frictional resistances in the
engine are greater during this period.
The engine develops its maximum
power after about 5 to 15 tank fillings.
During Operation
After a long period of full throttle
operation, allow the engine to run for a
short while at idle speed so that engine
heat can be dissipated by the flow of
cooling air. This protects engine-
mounted components (ignition,
carburetor) from thermal overload.
After Finishing Work
Storing for a short period: Wait for the
engine to cool down. Empty the fuel tank
and keep the machine in a dry place,
well away from sources of ignition, until
you need it again. For longer out-of-
service perionds – see "Storing the
Machine".
Make sure the carburetor is
correctly adjusted. The cutting
attachment must not rotate when
the engine is idling.
6BA014 KN
Operating Instructions

Stihl FS 260 C Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	FS 260 C
Category	Trimmer
Language	English