Storing The Machine - Stihl MS 280 C-Q Instruction Manual

N Release the rope rotor
N
Slowly let go of rope so that it winds
onto the rotor
The starter grip must be drawn firmly
into the rope guide bush. If it tips
sideways: increase the spring tension by
another turn.
It must be possible to turn the rope rotor
on another half-turn when the rope has
been drawn out completely. If not, the
spring has been tensioned too tightly
and may break!
N Remove one turn of the rope from
the rotor
N Mount the fan cover on the fan
housing
Replacing broken rewind spring
N Remove the rope rotor
The broken pieces of spring may
still be under tension and can
spring apart unexpectedly on
removal from the fan cover – risk
of injury! Wear face shield and
protective gloves
N Carefully pry out the broken pieces
of spring with a screwdriver
N Apply a few drops of non-resinous
oil to the new replacement spring
MS 280 C-Q
N
Position the replacement spring
with frame in the fan housing – the
anchor loop (arrow) must be located
over the retaining lug in the fan
cover
N Apply suitable tools (screwdriver,
punch, etc.) to the recesses and
push the spring into its seat in the
fan cover – the spring slides out of
the frame
N Reinstall the rope rotor, tension the
rewind spring, replace the fan cover
and screw it into place

Storing the Machine

For periods of 3 months or longer
N Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
well ventilated area.
N Dispose of fuel properly in
accordance with local
environmental requirements.
N Run the engine until the carburetor
is dry – this helps prevent the
carburetor diaphragms sticking
together.
N Remove the saw chain and guide
bar, clean them and spray with
corrosion inhibiting oil.
N Thoroughly clean the machine –
pay special attention to the cylinder
fins and air filter.
N
If you use a biological chain and bar
lubricant, e.g. STIHL BioPlus,
completely fill the chain oil tank.
N Store the machine in a dry, high or
locked location, out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
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