Winter Operation - Stihl MS 362 C-Q Instruction Manual

Winter Operation

Removing the shroud
Move the Master Control lever to the
N
stop position (0).
Push the hand guard forward – the
N
chain is locked.
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Open the twist locks (1) by turning
N
them 1/4 turn counterclockwise with
the combination wrench.
Remove the shroud (2).
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MS 362 C-Q
Preheating the carburetor
At temperatures below 10°C
Pull the shutter (1) out of the
N
summer position (s).
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Fit the shutter in the winter
N
position (r) – symbol r facing up.
Fit the shroud.
N
Heated air is now drawn in from around
the cylinder to warm the carburetor – this
helps prevent carburetor icing.
At temperatures above 20°C
Always return the shutter to the
N
summer position (s ) to avoid
engine running problems and
overheating.
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At temperatures below –10°C
It is advisable to fit the "cover plate" kit
(special accessory) if you use your saw
in extremely cold conditions
(temperatures below -10°C, in powder
or drifting snow).
If idling behavior is erratic or
acceleration is poor
Turn the low speed screw (L) 1/4 of
N
a turn counterclockwise.
It is usually necessary to change the
setting of the idle speed screw (LA) after
every correction to the low speed
screw (L) – see "Adjusting the
Carburetor".
If your saw is very cold (frost or ice
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on machine), start the engine and
keep it at a high idle speed (with
chain brake disengaged) until it
reaches normal operating
temperature.
Cover plate
The cover plate (special accessory)
helps prevent snow being sucked into
the machine.
When the cover plate is fitted, the
shutter must be in the winter position.
In the event of engine running problems,
first check that conditions for use of the
cover plate still apply.
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