Stihl FS 87 Instruction Manual page 15

Securing the handlebar
5
1
Place the handlebar (1) in the
N
handle support so that distance A is
no more than 15 cm (6 in) – the
rubber handle (5) must be on the left
(viewed from engine).
Place the clamp (6) on the handle
N
support.
Insert the screws (7) through the
N
holes in the parts and screw them
into the clamp (3) as far as stop.
Line up the handlebar.
N
Tighten down the screws firmly.
N
FS 87, FS 87 R
Mounting the control handle
A
10
9
Take out the screw (8) – the nut (9)
N
remains in the control handle (10).
Push the control handle onto the
N
end of the handlebar (1) until the
holes (12) line up – the throttle
trigger (11) must point towards the
gearbox.
Insert the screw (8) and tighten it
N
down firmly.
Fitting the throttle cable
Do not kink the throttle cable or lay it in
tight radii – make sure the throttle trigger
moves freely.
11
12
8
1
12
13
14
14
13
14
Push the throttle cable (13) into the
N
retainer (14).
Throttle cable adjustment
Some machine versions are equipped
with a throttle cable adjuster.
Check adjustment of throttle cable –
N
see chapter on "Adjusting the
Throttle Cable".
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