Instruction Manual
Table Of Contents
- STIHL FS 45
- 1 Guide to Using this Manual
- 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
- 2.1 Clothing and equipment
- 2.2 Transporting the machine
- 2.3 Refueling
- 2.4 Before starting
- 2.5 Starting the engine
- 2.6 Holding and guiding the machine
- 2.7 While working
- 2.8 Vibrations
- 2.9 Maintenance and Repairs
- 2.10 Cutting Attachments and Deflectors
- 2.11 Mowing Head with Nylon Lines
- 2.12 STIHL PolyCut 6-3 Mowing Head with Polymer Blades
- 3 Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness
- 4 Mounting the Loop Handle
- 5 Mounting the Deflector
- 6 Mounting the Cutting Attachment
- 7 Fuel
- 8 Fueling
- 9 Starting / Stopping the Engine
- 10 Operating Instructions
- 11 Cleaning the Air Filter
- 12 Adjusting the Carburetor
- 13 Spark Plug
- 14 Engine Running Behavior
- 15 Storing the Machine
- 16 Maintaining the Mowing Head
- 17 Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer
- 18 Maintenance and Care
- 19 Main Parts
- 20 Specifications
- 21 Maintenance and Repairs
- 22 Disposal
- 23 EC Declaration of Conformity
12.5 Standard Setting on Carbu‐
retor1
L
233BA068 KN
► Turn high speed screw (H) counterclockwise
as far as stop (no more than 3/4 turn).
► Turn the low speed screw (L) carefully clock‐
wise until it is against its seat, then it back it off
a 3/4 turn.
12.6 Standard Setting on Carbu‐
retor2
L
233BA069 KN
► Turn the low speed screw (L) carefully clock‐
wise until it is against its seat, then turn it back
2 full turns.
► Turn the low speed screw (L) carefully clock‐
wise until it is against its seat, then turn it back
1 1/2 turns.
12.7 Adjusting Idle Speed
► Carry out the standard setting.
► Start and warm up the engine.
12.7.1 Engine stops while idling
► Turn the idle speed screw (LA) slowly clock‐
wise until the engine runs smoothly – the cut‐
ting attachment must not rotate.
12.7.2 Cutting attachment rotates when
engine is idling
► Turn the idle speed screw (LA) counterclock‐
wise until the cutting attachment stops moving
and then turn the screw another 1/2 to 1 full
turn in the same direction.
12 Adjusting the Carburetor English
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