Stihl FS 240 Instruction Manual page 36

English
At temperatures above +20°C
2
Always return the shutter (2) to the
N
summer position.
NOTICE
Do not operate the machine in the winter
position at temperatures above +20°C
because there is otherwise a risk of
engine running problems and
overheating.
At temperatures below –10°C
In extreme wintry conditions
Temperatures below –10°C
–
Powder or drifting snow
–
it is advisable to use the optional "cover
plate kit".
Two different cover plate kits are
available to suit the different tank caps.
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5
The cover plate kits contain the following
parts for converting the power tool:
4 Cover plate partially blanks off the
slots in the starter housing
5 Synthetic fabric filter element for the
air filter
Instructions for converting the
–
machine
For machines with tank cap with hinged
grip:
O-ring for the tank filler cap
–
After installing the cover plate kit:
Set the shutter (2) to the winter
N
position.
At temperatures above –10°C
Remove the parts of the cover plate
N
kit and refit the standard parts for
summer operation.
Note for machines with tank cap with
hinged grip: The O-ring supplied with the
cover plate kit can be left on the
machine's tank cap.
Depending on the ambient temperature:
Set the shutter (2) to the summer or
N
winter position.
Cleaning the Air Filters
2
Loosen filter cover mounting
N
screws.
Remove the filter cover.
N
Clean away loose dirt from around
N
the filter (5) and inside the filter
4
cover.
Knock the filter (5) out on the palm
N
of your hand or blow it clear with
compressed air from the inside
outwards.
In case of stubborn dirt or sticky filter
fabric:
Wash the filter in a clean, non-
N
flammable solution (e.g. warm
soapy water) and then dry.
Always replace a damaged filter.
FS 240, FS 240 R