Instruction manual

MS 362, MS 362 C
English
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The starter grip must locate firmly in the
rope bushing. If the grip droops to one
side: Add one more turn on the rope
rotor to increase spring tension.
When the starter rope is fully extended it
must still be possible to rotate the rotor
another half turn. If this is not the case,
the spring is overtensioned and could
break.
N Take one turn of the rope off the
rotor.
N Fit the fan housing and shroud.
Models with ElastoStart
N Set the Master Control lever to the
stop position (0) and push the
remaining rope into the grip until the
nipple is flush with the top of the
grip.
Replacing a broken rewind spring
N Remove the rope rotor as described
in "Replacing a Broekn Starter
Rope".
The bits of spring must still be under
tension and could fly apart when you
take them out of the housing. To reduce
the risk of injury, wear face protection
and work gloves.
N Use a screwdriver to carefully
remove the parts of the spring from
the housing.
N Lubricate the new spring with a few
drops of non-resinous oil.
N Place the new spring with frame in
position in the fan housing – the
anchor loop (arrow) must engage
the lug in the housing.
N Apply suitable tools (screwdriver,
punch, etc.) to the recesses and
push the spring into its seat in the
fan housing – it slips out of the frame
in this process.
N Fit the rope rotor and tension the
rewind spring.
N Fit the fan housing and shroud.
For periods of 3 months or longer
N Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
well ventilated area.
N Dispose of fuel properly in
accordance with local
environmental requirements.
N Run the engine until the carburetor
is dry – this helps prevent the
carburetor diaphragms sticking
together.
N Remove the saw chain and guide
bar, clean them and spray with
corrosion inhibiting oil.
N Thoroughly clean the machine – pay
special attention to the cylinder fins
and air filter.
N If you use a biological chain and bar
lubricant, e.g. STIHL BioPlus,
completely fill the chain oil tank.
N Store the machine in a dry, high or
locked location, out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
213BA022 KN
Storing the Machine