Spark Arresting Screen In Muffler; Spark Plug - Stihl MS 362 C-Q Instruction Manual

Spark Arresting Screen in
Muffler
In some countries the muffler is
equipped with a spark arresting screen.
If the engine is down on power,
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check the spark arresting screen in
the muffler.
Wait for the muffler to cool down.
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Take out the screw (1).
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Pull out the spark arresting
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screen (2).
Clean the spark arresting screen. If
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the screen is damaged or heavily
carbonized, fit a new one.
Refit the spark arresting screen.
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Insert the screw and tighten it down.
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MS 362 C-Q

Spark Plug

If the engine is down on power,
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difficult to start or runs poorly at idle
speed, first check the spark plug.
Fit a new spark plug after about 100
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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
Move the Master Control lever to
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stop position (0)
Push the hand guard forward – the
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chain is locked.
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Open the twist locks (1) by turning
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them 1/4 turn counterclockwise with
the combination wrench.
Remove the shroud (2).
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Pull off the spark plug boot.
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Unscrew the spark plug.
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Checking the spark plug
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Clean dirty spark plug.
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Check electrode gap (A) and
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readjust if necessary – see
"Specifications".
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Rectify the problems which have
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caused fouling of the spark plug.
Possible causes are:
Too much oil in fuel mix.
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Dirty air filter.
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Unfavorable running conditions.
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English
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