Stihl FS 260 C Instruction Manual page 38

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Remove the screw (3) from the
N
shutter.
Pull the shutter (2) out of the
N
shroud.
Rotate the shutter (2) from the
N
summer position to the winter
position and refit it.
Secure the shutter in position with
N
the screw (3).
At temperatures between
+10 °C (+50 °F) and +20 °C (+70 °F)
The machine can normally be operated
in this temperature range with the
shutter (2) in the summer position.
Change the position of the shutter if
necessary.
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At temperatures above +20 °C (+70 °F)
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 (+70 °F) because there is
otherwise a risk of engine running
problems and overheating.
At temperatures below -10°C (+14°F)
In extreme wintry conditions
Temperatures below -10°C (+14°F)
–
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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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
Instruction sheet describing the
–
conversion.
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 (+14°F)
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.
FS 260 C, FS 360 C
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