Stihl 362 C Manual

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39 Long-term storage
See "Storing the machine"
Adjustable flow oil pump is a special 
option.
Different quantities of oil are required for 
different bar lengths, types of wood and 
cutting techniques.
Use the adjusting screw (1) (on 
underside of machine) to vary the oil 
feed rate as required.
Ematic position (E), medium oil flow rate 
–
Nturn the adjusting screw to "E" 
(Ematic position).
To increase oil feed –
Nturn the adjusting screw clockwise.
Turn reduce oil...

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40 If groove depth is less than specified:
NReplace the guide bar.
The drive link tangs will otherwise 
scrape along the bottom of the groove – 
the cutters and tie straps will not ride on 
the bar rails.
Removing the Shroud
NTo switch off the engine, move the 
Master Control lever in the direction 
of STOP or † – when released, the 
Master Control lever springs back to 
the run positionF.
NPush the hand guard forward – the 
chain is locked.
NOpen the twist locks (1) by turning 
them...

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NOTICE
High temperatures and oil can damage 
the air filter. The filtering efficiency may 
be impaired. 
–Allow the air filter to dry away from 
sources of heat
–Do not oil the air filter
NAllow air filter to dry
NInstall the air filter
Installing the air filter
NFit air filter 
NPress the air filter in the direction of 
the filter housing and 
simultaneously turn it clockwise 
until the air filter engages – the 
"STIHL" logo must be horizontal
NFit the shroud – see...

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WARNING
If the chain brake is disengaged, the 
chain may rotate -risk of injury.
Hold your chainsaw as described in the 
instruction manual and do not touch the 
rotating saw chain.
NDisengage the chain brake.
NOTICE
The calibration process is aborted if the 
throttle trigger is released before the 
saw is properly calibrated. It is then 
necessary to restart the calibration 
process. 
NKeep the throttle trigger fully 
depressed.
NOTICE
The chainsaw can be incorrectly 
calibrated if...

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43 If the engine is down on power, difficult 
to start or runs poorly at idling speed, 
first check the spark plug.
Install a new spark plug after approx. 
100 operating hours or earlier if the 
electrodes are badly eroded/corroded.
The wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil 
in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and 
unfavorable running conditions (mostly 
at part throttle etc.) affect the condition 
of the spark plug. These factors cause 
deposits to form on the insulator nose 
which may...

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Installing the Spark Plug
NScrew home the spark plug, fit the 
boot and press it down firmly.
NFit the shroud.For periods of 3 months or longer
NDrain and clean the fuel tank in a 
well ventilated area.
NDispose of fuel properly in 
accordance with local 
environmental requirements.
NRun the engine until the carburetor 
is dry – this helps prevent the 
carburetor diaphragms sticking 
together.
NRemove the saw chain and guide 
bar, clean them and spray with 
corrosion inhibiting...

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45 NUse a screwdriver to remove the E-
clip (1)
NRemove the washer (2)
NRemove rim sprocket (3) (if so 
equipped), clutch drum (4) and 
needle cage (6).
NInspect transport profile for rim 
sprocket on the clutch drum (4) – if 
there are also heavy signs of wear, 
also replace the clutch drum
NRemove clutch drum with integrated 
spur chain sprocket (5) (if so 
equipped) including needle cage (6) 
from the crankshaft – for 
powerheads with Quickstop Plus 
chain brake system, depress...

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Chain pitch
The chain pitch marking (a) is embossed 
in the area of the depth gauge of each 
cutter.
The diameter of file to be used depends 
on the chain pitch – see table 
"Sharpening tools".
The angles of the cutter must be 
maintained during resharpening.Sharpening and side plate angles
ASharpening angle
STIHL saw chains are sharpened with a 
30° sharpening angle. Ripping chains, 
which are sharpened with a 10° 
sharpening angle, are exceptions. 
Ripping chains have an X...

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Proper sharpening
NSelect sharpening tools in 
accordance with chain pitch
NClamp guide bar if necessary
NBlock saw chain – push the hand 
guard forward
NTo advance the saw chain, pull the 
hand guard toward the handlebar: 
The chain brake is disengaged. 
With the Quickstop Plus chain brake 
system, additionally press the 
throttle trigger lockout
NSharpen frequently, removing little 
material – two or three strokes of the 
file are usually sufficient for simple 
resharpening
NGuide...

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48 Saw chains with humped drive link (2) – 
upper part of the humped drive link (2) 
(with service mark) is lowered at the 
same time as the depth gauge of the 
cutter.
WARNING
The rest of the humped drive link must 
not be filed; otherwise, this could 
increase the tendency of the chain saw 
to kick back.
NRework the depth gauge so that it is 
flush with the file gaugeNAfterwards, dress the leading edge 
of the depth gauge parallel to the 
service mark (see arrow) – when 
doing this,...