Inspection And Maintenance By User - Stihl FS 260 C Instruction Manual

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The mowing head is supplied with
illustrated instructions for replacing the
blades. Keep the instructions for the
mowing head in a safe place.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always shut
off the engine before installing the
blades.
Remove the mowing head.
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Replace blades as shown in the
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illustrated instructions.
Mount the mowing head on the
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machine.
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Inspection and Maintenance
by User
Clamped Area of Handlebar
2
1
Check the freedom of movement of
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the handlebar (1) in the clamp
moldings (2) at regular intervals.
Handlebar is difficult to move
3
1
Loosen the wing screw (3) just
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enough for the handlebar to be
moved.
Push the handlebar (1) sideways
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out of the clamp.
Soak a cloth in a clean, non-
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flammable cleaning solution – do
not use cleaning agent containing
oil or grease.
Thoroughly clean the clamp area of
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the handlebar with the cloth and
cleaning solution.
Line up the handlebar and secure it
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in position with the wing screw.
Handlebar cannot be clamped firmly in
position
Release handlebar in clamp as
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described under "Handlebar is
difficult to move".
Degrease clamp area on handlebar
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and in clamp moldings.
Line up the handlebar and secure it
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in position with the wing screw.
Adjusting the Throttle Cable
The throttle cable can be adjusted only
when the machine is properly
assembled. The control handle must be
in the normal operating position.
If the following adjustments do not
produce the required result, have your
servicing dealer repair the machine.
STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing
dealer.
Check adjustment of throttle cable.
Error: Engine speed increases when
only the throttle trigger is depressed.
FS 260 C, FS 360 C