Winter Operation - Stihl FR 460 TC-M Instruction Manual

Winter Operation

At temperatures below +10°C
Preheating the carburetor
Repositioning the shutter allows heated
air to be drawn in from around the
cylinder and mixed with cold air – this
helps prevent carburetor icing.
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An arrow (1) on the shroud indicates the
setting of the shutter (2) for summer or
winter operation. Meaning of symbols:
"Sun" = summer operation
–
"Snowflake" = winter operation
–
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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 and
+20°C
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.
At temperatures above +20°C
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
because there is otherwise a risk of
engine running problems and
overheating.
At temperatures below -10°C
In extreme wintry conditions
Temperatures below -10°C
–
Powder or drifting snow
–
it is advisable to use the optional "cover
plate kit".
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