Operating Instructions - Stihl MS 362 C-Q Instruction Manual

Pull the hand guard toward the
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handlebar
The chain brake is released – the chain
saw is ready for use.
NOTICE
Open the throttle only when the chain
brake is off. Increased engine speeds
with the chain brake on (saw chain is
stationary) will quickly damage the
clutch and chain brake.
At very low outside temperatures
let the engine warm up briefly with
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the throttle slightly open
if necessary, configure for winter
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operation, see "Winter Operation"
Switch off engine
Move the Master Control lever to the
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stop position 0
If the Master Control lever was moved
from the position starting
acceleration n to the stop position 0 –
afterwards simultaneously press the
throttle trigger lockout and the throttle
trigger.
MS 362 C-Q
If the engine does not start
The Master Control lever was not
returned from the position choke shutter
closed l to starting acceleration n in
time, the engine may be flooded.
Move the Master Control lever to the
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stop position 0
Remove the spark plug – see
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"Spark plug"
Dry spark plug
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Crank the engine several times with
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the starter – to clear the combustion
chamber
Replace the spark plug – see "Spark
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plug"
Set the Master Control lever to
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starting acceleration n – even if the
engine is cold
Press the button on the
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decompression valve
Restart the engine
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Operating Instructions

During the 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
unnecessarily 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
shortblock are greater during this period.
The engine develops its maximum
power after about 5 to 15 tank fillings.
During work
NOTICE
Do not make the mixture leaner to
achieve an apparent increase in power –
this could damage the engine – see
"Adjusting the Carburetor".
NOTICE
Open the throttle only when the chain
brake is off. Running the engine at high
revs with the chain brake engaged
(chain locked) will quickly damage the
shortblock and chain drive (clutch, chain
brake).
Check chain tension frequently
A new saw chain must be retensioned
more frequently than one that has been
in use already for an extended period.
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