Winter Operation - Stihl MS 362 Manual De Instrucciones

felling cut. The chain brake will operate
only if it has been properly maintained
and the hand guard has not been
modified in any way.
Check operation of chain brake
Before starting work: Run engine at idle
speed, engage the chain brake (push
hand guard toward bar nose).
Accelerate up to full throttle for no more
than 3 seconds – the chain must not
rotate. The hand guard must be free
from dirt and move freely.
Chain brake maintenance
The chain brake is subject to normal
wear. It is necessary to have it serviced
and maintained regularly by trained
personnel, such as your STIHL servicing
dealer, at the following intervals:
Full-time usage:
Part-time usage:
Occasional usage:
MS 362

Winter Operation

Removing the shroud
N Move the Master Control lever to
stop position (0)
N Push the hand guard forward – the
chain is locked.
1
every 3
N Open the twist locks (1) by turning
months
them 1/4 turn counterclockwise with
every 6
the combination wrench.
months
N Remove the shroud (2).
every 12
months
Preheating the carburetor
At temperatures below +50°F (+10°C):
N Pull the shutter (1) out of the
summer position (s).
1
2
1
N Fit the shutter in the winter
position (r) – symbol r facing up.
N Fit the shroud.
Heated air is now drawn in from around
the cylinder to warm the carburetor – this
helps prevent carburetor icing.
At temperatures above +70°F (+20°C):
N
Always return the shutter to the
summer position ( s ) to avoid
engine running problems and
overheating.
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