Master Control; Handle System; Switch Shaft; Machines With Heated Handles - Stihl MS 460 Service Manual

10.

Master Control/

Handle System

10.1

Switch Shaft

STOP
1
O
2
I
3
4
The Master Control lever moves the
switch shaft to select the required
function.
The following positions can be
selected with the Master Control
lever:
"STOP" (1) closes short circuit
contact, interrupts ignition
"RUN" (2) is the normal operating
position
"START" (3) is the starting throttle
position / choke shutter open (warm
start)
"CHOKE" (4) is the starting throttle
position / choke shutter closed (cold
start)
– Disconnect throttle rod from
carburetor, b 12.2.1
: Disconnect short circuit wire (1)
and ground wire (2) from the
contact springs.
MS 460, MS 460 C
: Take out the switch shaft
mounting screw (arrow).
1
: Carefully ease the switch shaft
out of its left-hand mount (1) and
then pull the switch housing (2)
out of the right-hand mount.
1
2

Machines with heated handles

: Remove the switch shaft from
under the wire to the rear handle
heating element.
Install in the reverse sequence.
2
: Slide the switch housing into its
guide before fitting the switch
shaft in its pivot mount.
Install all other parts in the reverse
sequence.
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