Stihl Fs 80 R Owners Manual
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30 English / USAFS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R STIHL AutoCut : Hold the rotating mowing head above the ground – tap it on the ground once – about 1 1/4 (3 cm) fresh line is advanced. The blade on the deflector trims overlong line to the correct length – avoid tapping head more than once at a time. Line feed operates only if both lines still have a minimum length of 1 (2.5 cm) . All other mowing heads Refer to the instructions supplied with the mowing head. To reduce the risk of injury,...
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31 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R English / USA : Place the cutting tool (6) on the thrust plate (7). Collar (see arrows) must locate in cutting tool’s mounting hole. : Slip thrust washer (8) and rider plate (9) over the output shaft (10). : Block the output shaft and : Screw the mounting nut (11) with the combination wrench (12) onto the output shaft counterclockwise and tighten down firmly. If the mounting nut is too loose, fit a new one. Removing cutting tool : Block the output...
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32 English / USAFS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R Fuel mix ages Only mix sufficient fuel for a few days work, not to exceed 3 months of storage. Store in approved fuel-canisters only. When mixing, pour oil into the canister first, and then add gasoline. Close the canister and shake it vigorously by hand to ensure proper mixing of the oil with the fuel. Dispose of empty mixing-oil canisters only at authorized disposal locations. Before fueling, clean the filler cap and the area around it to...
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33 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R English / USA The type and style of harness depend on the market. Shoulder Strap : Put on the shoulder strap ( 1). : Adjust the length of the strap so that the spring hook ( 2) is about a hand’s width below your right hip. : Balance the brushcutter. The use of the harness is described in chapter “Approved Combinations of Cutting Tool, Deflector, Handle and Harness”. Full harness : Put on the full harness (1). : Adjust length until the spring hook (2) is about...
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34 English / USAFS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R : Loosen the screw ( 3). Balancing the Machine The machine has to be balanced to suit the cutting tool you are using. Carry out the following steps to reach the condition described under “Point of balance”: : Slide the clamp up or down the drive tube. Tighten the screw moderately. Let go of the machine and check to see how it is balanced. Point of balance A Mowing tools Mowing heads, grass cutting blades and brush knife should just touch the...
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35 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R English / USA Controls Control handle on bike handle Throttle trigger interlock ( 1) Throttle trigger ( 2) Slide control ( 3) Control handle on drive tube Throttle trigger interlock ( 1) Throttle trigger ( 2) Slide control ( 3) Positions of slide control STOP -O (4) – engine off – the ignition is switched off # – normal run position ( 5) – the engine is running or can start START (6 ) - the ignition is switched on, the engine can start Symbol on slide control h...
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36 English / USAFS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R : Set the choke knob ( 8): For cold start to g For warm start to e – also use this position if engine has been running but is still cold : Press fuel pump bulb ( 9) at least five times – even if the bulb is already filled with fuel. : Place the unit on the ground: It must rest securely on the engine support and deflector. Check that the cutting tool is not touching the ground or any other obstacles. : Make sure you have a firm footing. :...
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37 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R English / USA When the engine begins to fire: : Turn choke knob to e and continue cranking. When the engine begins to fire: : Blip the throttle trigger immediately so that the slide control moves to the normal run position # and the engine settles down to idle speed. Make sure the carburetor is correctly adjusted – the cutting tool must not rotate when the engine is idling. Your machine is now ready for operation. Stopping the engine : Push the slide control in...
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38 English / USAFS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R During break-in period A factory new machine should not be run at high revs (full throttle off load) for the first three tank fillings. This avoids unnecessary high loads during the break-in period. As all moving parts have to bed in during the break-in period, the frictional resistances in the engine are greater during this period. The engine develops its maximum power after about 5 to 15 tank fillings. During operation After a long period of...
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39 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R English / USA Exhaust emissions are controlled by the design of the fundamental engine parameters and components (e.g. carburation, ignition, timing and valve or port timing) without the addition of any major hardware. The carburetor comes from the factory with a standard setting. This setting provides an optimum fuel-air mixture under most operating conditions. With this carburetor it is only possible to adjust the engine idle speed within fine limits.!...