Operating Instructions - Stihl FS 260 C Instruction Manual

Other Hints on Starting
At very low outside temperatures
Set the engine to winter operation if
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necessary, see "Winter Operation".
If your machine is very cold (frost or
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ice on machine), start the engine
and keep it at a high idle speed
(cutting attachment rotates) until it
reaches normal operating
temperature.
Engine stalls in cold start position g or
under acceleration
Move the choke lever to < and
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continue cranking until the engine
runs.
Engine does not start in hot start
position <
Move the choke lever to g and
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continue cranking until the engine
runs.
If the engine does not start
Check that all settings are correct.
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Check that there is fuel in the tank
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and refuel if necessary.
Check that the spark plug boot is
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properly connected.
Repeat the starting procedure.
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Fuel tank run until completely dry
Recommendation: Carry out the
following steps irrespective of the
engine's operating condition before the
tank was run dry.
Set the choke lever to g.
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FS 260 C, FS 360 C
Go to section on "Starting the
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Engine" and re-start the engine as
described for a cold engine.

Operating Instructions

During break-in period
A factory-new machine should not be
run at high revs (full throttle off load) for
the first three tank fillings. This avoids
unnecessary high loads during the
break-in period. As all moving parts
have to bed in during the break-in
period, the frictional resistances in the
engine are greater during this period.
The engine develops its maximum
power after about 5 to 15 tank fillings.
During Operation
After a long period of full throttle
operation, allow the engine to run for a
short while at idle speed so that engine
heat can be dissipated by the flow of
cooling air. This protects engine-
mounted components (ignition,
carburetor) from thermal overload.
After Finishing Work
Storing for a short period: Wait for the
engine to cool down. Empty the fuel tank
and keep the machine in a dry place,
well away from sources of ignition, until
you need it again. For longer out-of-
service periods – see "Storing the
Machine".
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