Rewind Starter; Storing The Machine; Taking Care Of The Guide Bar - Stihl GS 461 Instruction Manual

English

Rewind Starter

To help prolong the wear life of the
starter rope, observe the following
points:
Pull the starter rope only in the
N
direction specified.
Do not pull the rope over the edge of
N
the guide bushing.
Do not pull out the rope more than
N
specified.
Do not allow the starter grip to snap
N
back, guide it back into the housing
slowly – see chapter on "Starting /
Stopping the Engine."
Have a damaged starter rope replaced
by your dealer before it breaks
completely. STIHL recommends that
you have servicing and repair work
carried out exclusively by an authorized
STIHL servicing dealer.
24

Storing the Machine

If the machine is to remain out of use for
approx. 3 months or more
Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
N
well ventilated place
Dispose of fuel in accordance with
N
the regulations and having regard
for the environment
Run the engine until the carburetor
N
is dry, this helps to prevent the
carburetor diaphragms sticking
together
Remove, clean and dry diamond
N
abrasive chain and guide bar, and
spray with STIHL multispray – in
particular the bearing of the
sprocket nose – corrosion
protection.
Thoroughly clean the machine - pay
N
special attention to the cylinder fins
and air filter
Store machine in a safe and dry
N
place. Protect against unauthorized
use (e. g., by children)

Taking Care of the Guide Bar

2
1
Flip the guide bar – each time the
N
chain is changed – to avoid uneven
wear, especially at the sprocket
nose and on the bottom
Periodically clean the water inlet
N
hole (1), water outlet channel (2)
and bar groove (3)
Measure groove depth – using the
N
measuring tool on the file gauge
(special accessory) – in the area
with the greatest wear
If the groove is not at least 6 mm deep:
Replace guide bar
N
Otherwise the drive links will grind
against the base of the groove – tie
straps will not lie against the bar.
If the guide bar runs in the cut:
3
GS 461