Winter Operation; Electric Handle Heating - Stihl MS 362 C-M Manual De Instrucciones

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Winter Operation

Preheating the carburetor
Remove the shroud – see "Shroud".
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At temperatures below +50°F (+10°C)
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Pull the shutter (1) out of the
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summer position (s).
Fit the shutter in the winter
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position (r) – symbol r must face
up.
Install the shroud – see "Shroud".
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Heated air is now drawn in from around
the cylinder to warm the carburetor – this
helps prevent carburetor icing.
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At temperatures above +70°F (+20°C)
Always return the shutter to the
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summer position (s ) to avoid
engine running problems and
overheating.
At temperatures below +14°F (-10°C)
It is advisable to fit the cover plate kit
(special accessory) if you use your saw
in extremely cold conditions
(temperatures below +14 °F (-10°C), in
powder or drifting snow).
Cover plate
The cover plate (special accessory)
helps prevent snow being sucked into
the machine.
When the cover plate is fitted, the
shutter must be in the winter position.
In the event of engine running problems,
first check that conditions for use of the
cover plate still apply.
Fitting the cover plate
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2 1
Place the cover plate (1) in position,
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engage the two tabs (arrows), and
secure it with the screws (2).

Electric Handle Heating

Switching on handle heating (depending
on model)
Move the switch to F – move switch
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back to 0 to switch off.
There is no risk of overheating during
long periods of operation. The heating
system is maintenance-free.
MS 362 C-M