Adjusting The Throttle Cable; Mounting The Deflector - Stihl FS 311 Instruction Manual

Swinging handlebar into transport
position
3
7
Loosen the wing screw (3) and
N
unscrew it until the handlebar (7)
can be rotated.
Rotate the handlebar 90°
N
counterclockwise and then swing
the handles down.
Tighten down the wing screw (3)
N
firmly.
Swinging handlebar into working
position
Reverse the sequence described
N
above to swing the handles up and
turn the handlebar clockwise.
FS 311

Adjusting the Throttle Cable

It may be necessary to correct the
adjustment of the throttle cable after
assembling the machine or after a
prolonged period of operation.
Adjust the throttle cable only when the
unit is completely and properly
assembled.
Set the throttle trigger to the full
N
throttle position.
Carefully rotate the screw in the
N
throttle trigger in the direction of the
arrow until you feel initial resistance.
Then rotate it another half turn in the
same direction.

Mounting the Deflector

Use the Right Deflector
1
WARNING
Deflector (1) is approved for mowing
heads only and must therefore be
mounted before fitting a mowing head.
2
WARNING
Deflector (2) is approved for grass
cutting blades and brush knives only and
must therefore be mounted before fitting
a grass cutting blade or brush knife.
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