Storing The Machine; Taking Care Of The Guide Bar - Stihl GS 461 Instruction Manual

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Storing the Machine

If the machine is to remain out of use for
approx. 3 months or more
Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
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well ventilated place
Dispose of fuel in accordance with
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the regulations and having regard
for the environment
Run the engine until the carburetor
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is dry, this helps to prevent the
carburetor diaphragms sticking
together
Remove, clean and dry diamond
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abrasive chain and guide bar, and
spray with STIHL multispray – in
particular the bearing of the
sprocket nose – corrosion
protection.
Thoroughly clean the machine - pay
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special attention to the cylinder fins
and air filter
Store machine in a safe and dry
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place. Protect against unauthorized
use (e. g., by children)
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Taking Care of the Guide Bar

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Flip the guide bar – each time the
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chain is changed – to avoid uneven
wear, especially at the sprocket
nose and on the bottom
Periodically clean the water inlet
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hole (1), water outlet channel (2)
and bar groove (3)
Measure groove depth – using the
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measuring tool on the file gauge
(special accessory) – in the area
with the greatest wear
If the groove is not at least 6 mm deep:
Replace guide bar
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Otherwise the drive links will grind
against the base of the groove – tie
straps will not lie against the bar.
If the guide bar runs in the cut:
Check guide bar for uneven wear
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(ridge offset)
Flip the guide bar, if necessary
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remove the bore of the guide bar
with guide bar straightener
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