Spark Plug - Stihl FS 260 C Notice D'emploi

Cleaning the Air Filter
Loosen filter cover mounting
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screws.
Remove the filter cover.
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Clean away loose dirt from around
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the filter (5) and inside the filter
cover.
Knock the filter (5) out on the palm
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of your hand or blow it clear with
compressed air from the inside
outwards.
In case of stubborn dirt or sticky filter
fabric:
Wash the filter in a clean, non-
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flammable solution (e.g. warm
soapy water) and then dry.
Always replace a damaged filter.
FS 260 C, FS 360 C

Spark Plug

If the engine is down on power,
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difficult to start or runs poorly at idle
speed, first check the spark plug.
Fit a new spark plug after about 100
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operating hours – or sooner if the
electrodes are badly eroded. Install
only suppressed spark plugs of the
type approved by STIHL – see
"Specifications".
Removing the Spark Plug
1
Rotate the screw (1) in the cap (2)
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until the screw head projects from it.
3
Lift the front of the cap (2) and push
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it to the rear to disengage.
Leave the cap to one side.
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Pull off the spark plug boot (3).
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Unscrew the spark plug.
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Checking the spark plug
Clean dirty spark plug.
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Check electrode gap (A) and
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readjust if necessary – see
"Specifications".
Rectify the problems which have
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caused fouling of the spark plug.
Possible causes are:
Too much oil in fuel mix.
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Dirty air filter.
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Unfavorable running conditions.
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If the spark plug comes with a
detachable adapter nut (1), screw the
adapter onto the thread and tighten it
down firmly to reduce the risk of arcing
and fire.
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