At Temperatures Above +20 °C; At Temperatures Below -10 °C; Cover Plate Kit; At Temperatures Above -10 °C - Stihl FS 460 C Technical Information

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3.5.3 At temperatures above +20 °C
. Always return the shutter (2) to summer position
. Do not use the machine in winter operation at
temperatures above +20 °C, otherwise there is
a risk of engine damage due to overheating
3.5.4 At temperatures below -10 °C
Under extreme winter conditions with the following
conditions
– Temperatures below -10 °C
– Powdered or drifting snow
use of the "cover plate kit", which is available as a
special accessory, is recommended.
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3.5.5

Cover plate kit

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The "cover plate kit" contains the following parts for
covering the machine:
4 Cover plate for partially covering the slits in the
starter housing
5 Filter insert made of cloth and plastic for the air
filter
– O-ring for the filler cap
– Information sheet describing conversion of the
machine
After installation of the cover plate kit:
. Set shutter (2) to winter operation
. if the chain saw is extremely cold (frost
formation) – after starting, bring the engine up to
operating temperature at increased idle speed
(cutting attachment rotates!)
3.5.6 At temperatures above -10 °C
. Reconvert the machine and replace the parts
from the "cover plate kit" with the parts for
summer operation
The O-ring installed on the filler cap with the "cover
plate kit" can remain on the machine.
Depending on the ambient temperature:
. Set shutter to summer or winter operation
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