Winter Operation - Stihl MS 362 Instruction Manual

The chain brake will operate only if the
hand guard has not been modified in any
way.
Check operation of the chain brake
Before starting work: Run engine at idle
speed, engage the chain brake (push
hand guard toward bar nose) and open
the throttle wide for no more than
3 seconds – the chain must not rotate.
The hand guard must be free from dirt
and move freely.
Chain brake maintenance
The chain brake is subject to normal
wear. It is necessary to have it serviced
and maintained regularly by trained
personnel. STIHL recommends that you
have servicing and repair work carried
out exclusively by an authorized STIHL
servicing dealer. Maintain the following
servicing intervals:
Full-time usage: every 3
months
Part-time usage: every 6
months
Occasional usage: every 12
months
MS 362

Winter Operation

Removing the shroud
Move the Master Control lever to the
N
stop position (0).
Push the hand guard forward – the
N
chain is locked.
2
1
Open the twist locks (1) by turning
N
them 1/4 turn counterclockwise with
the combination wrench.
Remove the shroud (2).
N
Preheating the carburetor
At temperatures below 10°C
Pull the shutter (1) out of the
N
summer position (s).
1
1
Place the slide in the position r
N
(winter operation)
Fit the shroud.
N
Heated air is now drawn in from around
the cylinder to warm the carburetor – this
helps prevent carburetor icing.
At temperatures above 20°C
Always return the shutter to the
N
summer position (s ) to avoid
engine running problems and
overheating.
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