Winter Operation - Stihl MS 261 C-M Instruction Manual

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Winter Operation

Preheating the carburetor
Remove the shroud – see "Shroud".
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At temperatures below +10°C
Use the combination wrench or a
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screwdriver to ease the shutter out
of the summer position s.
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Refit the shutter the other way round
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in the winter position – the arrow
points to the symbol r – the shutter
must snap into position.
The arrowhead (1) is visible in the winter
position.
Install the shroud – see "Shroud".
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Heated air is now drawn in from around
the cylinder to warm the carburetor – this
helps prevent carburetor icing.
At temperatures above +20°C
Return the shutter to the summer
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position s .
NOTICE
This is important to reduce the risk of
engine running problems and
overheating.
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).
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.
Fitting the cover plate
Place the cover plate (1) in position,
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engage the two tabs (arrows), and
secure it with the screws (2).
When the cover plate is fitted, the
shutter must be in the winter position.
If engine running problems occur, check
that conditions for use of the cover plate
still apply.
MS 261 C-M