Instruction manual

MS 362, MS 362 C
English
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The chain brake will operate only if the
hand guard has not been modified in any
way.
Check operation of the chain brake
Before starting work: Run engine at idle
speed, engage the chain brake (push
hand guard toward bar nose) and open
the throttle wide 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. STIHL recommends that you
have servicing and repair work carried
out exclusively by an authorized STIHL
servicing dealer. Maintain the following
servicing intervals:
Removing the shroud
N Move the Master Control lever to the
stop position (0).
N Push the hand guard forward – the
chain is locked.
N Open the twist locks (1) by turning
them 1/4 turn counterclockwise with
the combination wrench.
N Remove the shroud (2).
Preheating the carburetor
At temperatures below 10°C
N Pull the shutter (1) out of the
summer position (s).
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 20°C
N Always return the shutter to the
summer position (s ) to avoid
engine running problems and
overheating.
Full-time usage: every 3
months
Part-time usage: every 6
months
Occasional usage: every 12
months
Winter Operation
1
1
1
001BA199 KN
2
1
0001BA002 KN
0001BA003 KN