Transporting The Unit - Stihl FR 460 TC-M Instruction Manual

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Cable" or have the machine serviced by
your dealer. STIHL recommends an
authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
Put the machine on your back.
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Machine is ready for use.
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Stopping the engine
Operate the stop switch.
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Other Hints on Starting
Starting for first time
Depress the throttle trigger – do not
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press down the throttle trigger
lockout.
If engine speed increases or the cutting
attachment rotates:
Go to section "Stopping the
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Engine".
Go to "Adjusting the Throttle Cable".
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If the engine speed does not increase,
your machine is ready for operation.
STIHL electric starter does not operate
Electric starter deactivated at
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temperatures below 0°C – see
"Starting the Engine - without
electric starter".
Electric starter's battery flat – see
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"Starting the Engine - without
electric starter".
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At very low outside temperatures
Electric starter deactivated at
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temperatures below 0°C – see
"Starting the Engine - without
electric starter".
Set the engine to winter operation if
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necessary, see "Winter Operation".
If the machine is very cold (frost on
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machine), allow the engine to warm
up in the start position } after
starting until normal operating
temperature is reached. Warning:
The cutting attachment runs.
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.
Start the engine.
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Engine is flooded
Turn the choke lever to F and
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continue cranking until the engine
runs.
Adjusting the throttle cable
Check adjustment of throttle cable –
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see chapter on "Adjusting the
Throttle Cable".
Fuel tank run until completely dry
After refueling, press the manual
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fuel pump bulb at least five times –
even if the bulb is filled with fuel.
Now start the engine.
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Transporting the Unit

STIHL brushcutter models with the letter
T in their designations have a split drive
shaft for compact transportation.
Disconnecting the Drive Tube
Put the unit on the ground. Make
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sure it is secure.
Place the drive tube on the ground.
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2
1
Loosen the star knob (1) – do not
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remove it.
Pull the drive tube (2) out of the
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coupling sleeve (3).
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Fit the cap (4) on the end of the
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drive tube.
FR 460 TC-M