Adjusting The Throttle Cable; Fitting The Carrying Ring - Stihl FS 87 Instruction Manual

Securing the loop handle
A
9
10
Secure the loop handle (4) about
N
20cm/8in (A) forward of the control
handle (9).
Line up the loop handle.
N
Tighten down the screws firmly –
N
lock the nuts if necessary.
The sleeve (10) (not fitted on all models)
must be between the loop handle and
the control handle.
FS 87, FS 87 R

Adjusting the Throttle Cable

Some machine versions are equipped
with a throttle cable adjuster on the
control handle.
A properly adjusted throttle cable is the
precondition for correct operation in the
full throttle, starting throttle and idle
positions.
Adjust the throttle cable only after the
4
unit is fully assembled – the control
handle must be in the normal operating
position.
Use a suitable tool to push the slide
N
to the end of the slot (see
illustration).
Press down the throttle trigger
N
lockout (1) and squeeze the throttle
trigger (2) (full throttle) – this sets
the throttle cable correctly.
2
1

Fitting the Carrying Ring

The carrying ring comes standard with
the machine or is available as a special
accessory.
1
1
2
For position of carrying ring see "Main
Parts".
Place the clamp (1) against the
N
drive tube with the tapped hole on
the left (viewed from engine).
Squeeze the two ends of the clamp
N
together and hold in that position.
Insert the M6x14 screw (2).
N
Line up the carrying ring.
N
Tighten down the screw firmly.
N
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