Stihl FS 160 Instruction Manual page 77

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The thrust plate consists of the thrust
plate body (1) to which a captive guard
washer (2) is fitted.
WARNING
Never use a thrust plate without the
guard washer. Always replace a thrust
plate if the guard washer is missing.
Mounting the Guard Ring
Always fit the guard ring that matches
the cutting attachment you intend to use.
The following guard rings are either
fitted to the gearbox or are available as
special accessories.
FS 160, FS 220, FS 280, FS 290
Guard ring for mowing applications
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3
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1
For optimum protection from the ingress
of grass when using grass cutting
blades and brush knives
Mount the guard ring (1) for mowing
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applications.
Fit the thrust plate (2) and the guard
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washer (3).
Guard ring for sawing applications
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1
For circular saw blades
Fit the guard ring (1) for sawing
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applications.
Fit the thrust plate (2).
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Cleaning the Gearbox and Cutting
Attachment Mounting Hardware
Clean the gearbox, the area surrounding
it, inside the grass shield and the cutting
attachment mounting hardware at
regular intervals. Also check for
contamination when changing the
cutting attachment and clean thoroughly
if necessary.
Remove all cutting attachment
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mounting hardware from the
gearbox for this purpose.
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