Operating Instructions - Stihl MS 461 Manual De Instrucciones

Pull the hand guard toward the
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handlebar
The chain brake is released- the chain
saw is ready for use.
Open the throttle only when the chain
brake is off. Increased engine speeds
with the chain brake on (saw chain is
stationary) will quickly damage the
clutch and chain brake.
At very low temperatures
Let the engine warm up briefly with
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the throttle slightly open
if necessary, configure for winter
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operation, see "Winter Operation"
Switch off the engine
Move the Master Control lever to the
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stop position 0
If the engine does not start
The Master Control lever was not
returned to its "warm start" position n in
time when the engine turned over for the
first time and the engine has now
flooded.
MS 461
Remove the spark plug - see "Spark
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plug"
Dry the spark plug
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Move the Master Control lever to the
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stop position 0
Crank the engine several times with
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the starter – to clear the combustion
chamber
Reinstall the spark plug – see
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"Spark plug"
Set the Master Control lever to
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warm start n – even if the engine is
cold
Restart the engine
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Operating Instructions

During the break-in period
A factory new machine should not be run
at high revs (full throttle off load) for the
first three tank fillings. This avoids
unnecessarily high loads during the
break-in period. As all moving parts
have to bed in during the break-in
period, the frictional resistances in the
shortblock are greater during this period.
The engine develops its maximum
power after about 5 to 15 tank fillings.
During work
Do not make the mixture leaner to
achieve an apparent increase in power –
this could damage the engine – see
"Adjusting the Carburetor".
Open the throttle only when the chain
brake is off. Running the engine at high
revs with the chain brake engaged
(chain locked) will quickly damage the
shortblock and chain drive (clutch, chain
brake).
Check chain tension frequently
A new saw chain must be retensioned
more frequently than one that has been
in use already for an extended period.
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