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Stihl FS 260 R Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 STIHL FS 240, 240 R, 260 R Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Main Parts This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process with electronic systems. FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...

  • Page 4: Guide To Using This Manual

    Be sure damaging the machine or its individual that anyone using it understands the components. information contained in this manual. FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...
  • Page 5 Use only high quality tools and accessories in order to avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine. FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...
  • Page 6 Check cutting tool or attachment for – spillage and damage. correct and secure assembly and good condition. FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...
  • Page 7 The cutting attachment must be clear of the ground and all other obstructions because it may begin to run when the engine starts. FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...
  • Page 8 Be particularly alert and cautious when unnecessarily, accelerate the engine wearing hearing protection because only when working. your ability to hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is restricted. FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...
  • Page 9 The forces that occur act on and result in serious or fatal injuries. attachment. the machine, the attachment and the material being cut. FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...
  • Page 10 – Exception: Carburetor and idle speed adjustments. The force with which the handles – are held (a tight grip restricts circulation). FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...
  • Page 11 STIHL Polycut Mowing Head with blades. Polymer Blades For mowing unobstructed edges of meadows (without posts, fences, trees or similar obstacles). FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...
  • Page 12 2 cm – do not cut thicker stems – risk of accidents. FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...
  • Page 13 Resharpen the blade properly in good time – dull teeth may result in the blade cracking and shattering and causing serious injury. FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...

  • Page 14: Approved Combinations Of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle And

    English Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness Cutting Attachment Deflector, Limit Stop Handle Shoulder Strap/Harness FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...

  • Page 15: Harness

    28 Full harness may be used (230 mm dia.) 29 Full harness must be used 13 Grass cutting blade 250-40 Spezial (250 mm dia.) FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...

  • Page 16: Mounting The Bike Handle

    If the spring (5) has slipped out of the lower clamp (1): Fit the spring in the clamp's annular groove as shown. FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...
  • Page 17 Fitting the throttle cable NOTICE Do not kink the throttle cable or lay it in tight radii – make sure the throttle trigger moves freely. FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...

  • Page 18: Mounting The Loop Handle

    Tighten down the wing screw (3) firmly. Working position Reverse the sequence described above to swing the handles up and turn the handlebar clockwise. FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...
  • Page 19 Fit the square nuts (1) and screw Go to "Securing the Loop Handle". them down as far as stop. Go to "Securing the Loop Handle". FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...

  • Page 20: Fitting The Carrying Ring

    Line up the carrying ring. rotated on the drive tube. If no barrier bar is fitted – lock the nuts if Tighten down the screw firmly. necessary. FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...

  • Page 21: Mounting The Deflector

    Insert the stop pin into the hole in them down firmly. the skirt and use it to push the skirt to the left. Pull the skirt off the deflector. FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...

  • Page 22: Mounting The Cutting Attachment

    Mowing heads and metal cutting attachments may be mounted. Only mowing heads may be used which mount directly to the shaft (2). FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...
  • Page 23 The cutting edges of cutting Block the shaft. attachments 1, 3, 6 and 7 must point Unscrew the mowing head clockwise. clockwise. FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...

  • Page 24: Fuel

    (13) on to gasoline with a minimum octane rating the output shaft counterclockwise of 90 – leaded or unleaded. and tighten it down firmly. FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...
  • Page 25 1 part oil Pressure may build up in the canister – open it carefully. Clean the fuel tank and canister from time to time. FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...

  • Page 26: Fueling

    Place the cap in the opening. "Balancing the Machine". Turn the cap clockwise as far as stop and tighten it down as firmly as possible by hand. FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...
  • Page 27 To avoid damage, do not throw the unit to the ground when practicing. Practice quickly detaching the power tool from the carabiner as described under "Disconnecting Machine from Harness". FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...

  • Page 28: Balancing The Machine

    Slide the carrying ring (2) along the drive tube. Tighten the screw moderately. Allow the unit to hang freely. Check the position obtained. FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...

  • Page 29: Starting / Stopping The Engine

    The ignition is operating temperature, then shut down switched on again automatically after and restarted after more than 5 minutes. the engine stops. FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...
  • Page 30 – it springs lockout lever – your thumb should back to the run position. be under the fan housing. FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...

  • Page 31: Mounting The Transport Guard

    Check that the spark plug boot is properly connected. Repeat the starting procedure. Engine is flooded Move the choke lever to < and continue cranking until the engine runs. FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...
  • Page 32 English Grass Cutting Blades up to 260 mm 250 mm Brush Knives Disconnect wire rod from the transport guard. Swing wire rod outwards. FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...
  • Page 33 Swing wire rod into position. Hook wire rod to the transport guard. Swing wire rod into position. Hook wire rod to the transport guard. FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...

  • Page 34: Operating Instructions

    – see "Storing the standard of these parts guarantees Machine". trouble-free operation, a long engine life and very long filter service lives. FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Carburetor

    Cutting tool rotates when engine is idling – "Snowflake" = winter operation Turn the idle speed screw (LA) – slowly counterclockwise until the cutting attachment stops moving. FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...
  • Page 36 Change the position of the shutter if Depending on the ambient temperature: necessary. Set the shutter (2) to the summer or winter position. FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...

  • Page 37: Spark Plug

    Leave the cap to one side. can result result in serious injuries or Pull off the spark plug boot (3). damage to property. Unscrew the spark plug. FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...

  • Page 38: Engine Running Behavior

    (4) firmly. If the gearbox has a screw plug (1): Check grease level after every 25 hours of operation and re-lubricate if necessary. FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...

  • Page 39: Storing The Machine

    (2) in any way. See cutting attachment packaging for additional sharpening instructions. Keep the packaging for future reference. FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...

  • Page 40: Maintaining The Mowing Head

    If necessary, remove the mowing engages – and allow it to spring head. back. Pull ends of the lines outward. FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...
  • Page 41 If there are signs of serious wear, replace the complete mowing head. The thermoplastic cutting blades are referred to as "blades" in the following. FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...

  • Page 42: Maintenance And Care

    Visual inspection Cooling inlet Clean Cylinder fins Clean Decoke after first 139 hours of opera- Exhaust port tion, then every 150 hours of operation FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...
  • Page 43 Tighten down the muffler mounting screws firmly after first 10 to 20 hours of operation. see chapter "Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer", section "Antivibration Elements" FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...

  • Page 44: Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage

    STIHL recommends that you have Filters (air, fuel) – servicing and repair work carried out Rewind starter – exclusively by an authorized STIHL FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...

  • Page 45: Main Parts

    15 Carrying ring 16 Choke lever 17 Manual fuel pump 18 Air filter cover 19 Fuel tank 20 Loop handle 21 Barrier bar Serial number FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...
  • Page 46 Line limiting blade Deflector for all mowing attachments Skirt for mowing heads Metal mowing attachment Circular saw blade Limit stop for circular saw blades only FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...

  • Page 47: Guide To Using This Manual 2 Specifications

    98 dB(A) FS 240 C: 98 dB(A) Version with loop handle and ErgoStart FS 240 R: 99 dB(A) Displacement: 41.6 cc Bore: 42 mm FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...

  • Page 48: Maintenance And Repairs

    7.2 m/s FS 240 RC: 5.2 m/s 7.2 m/s FS 260 R: 5.9 m/s 7.2 m/s FS 260 RC: 5.9 m/s 7.2 m/s FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...

  • Page 49: Techniques 2 Disposal

    Thomas Elsner EN ISO 11806-1, EN 55012, EN 61000-6-1 Director Product Management and Services FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...
  • Page 50 English FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC...
  • Page 52 0458-742-0121-E englisch www.stihl.com *04587420121E* 0458-742-0121-E...

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