Heating Element In Front Handle - Stihl MS 460 Service Manual

Avoid creases. If the heating
element is not fitted perfectly flat,
heat transfer will be interrupted and
the element may fail as a result of
overheating. The ambient
temperature during installation
should not be less than + 15 °C
(59 °F).
Install in the reverse sequence.
: Fit a new expanded rubber
pressure pad on top of the
heating element. The heating
element must be completely
covered.
Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
Check operation of heating
element
Run the saw at maximum revs for
no more than 30 seconds with the
heating switched on.
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14.4 Heating Element in Front
Handle
The heating element in the front
handle (handlebar) is not
replaceable. A new handle must be
fitted if the heating element is faulty.
– Remove the carburetor, b
12.2.1
– Remove the interlock lever,
b 10.2
– Slide the insulating tube off the
pin and socket connector of the
wire between the front handle
heating element and the rear
handle heating element.
: Separate the pin and socket
connector.
: Pull the wires out of the rubber
grommet.
– Pull the connecting wire out of the
heater switch, b 14.2
1
– Remove the front handle, b 12.8
: Pull the connecting wirer out of
the bore.
Reassemble in the reverse
sequence.
: When installing the front handle,
position the connecting wires in
the recess (1).
MS 460, MS 460 C