Adjusting The Throttle Cable - Stihl FS 85 Instruction Manual

Mounting the Loop Handle without
Barrier Bar
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Place the clamp (3) in the loop
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handle (4) and position them both
against the drive tube (5).
Position the clamp (6) against the
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drive tube.
Line up the holes.
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Fit washers (8) on the screws (7)
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and insert the screws in the holes.
Fit the square nuts (1) and screw
them down as far as stop.
Go to "Securing the Loop Handle".
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FS 85, FS 85 R
Securing the Loop Handle
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The loop handle can be adjusted to suit
the height and reach of the operator and
the application by changing
distance (A).
Recommendation: distance (A):
about 20 cm (8 in)
Slide the handle to the required
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position.
Line up the loop handle (4).
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Tighten down the screws until the
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loop handle can no longer be
rotated on the drive tube. If no
barrier bar is fitted – lock the nuts if
necessary.
The sleeve (9) (not fitted on all models)
must be between the loop handle and
the control handle.

Adjusting the Throttle Cable

A properly adjusted throttle cable is the
precondition for correct operation in the
full throttle, starting throttle and idle
positions.
Adjust the throttle cable only after the
unit is fully assembled – the control
handle must be in the normal operating
position.
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Use a suitable tool to push the slide
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to the end of the slot (see
illustration).
Press down the throttle trigger
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lockout (1) and squeeze the throttle
trigger (2) (full throttle) – this sets
the throttle cable correctly.
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