Stihl FS 260 User Manual

5 Synthetic fabric filter element for the air filter
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Instructions for converting the machine
For machines with tank cap with hinged grip:
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O-ring for the tank filler cap
After installing the cover plate kit:
► Set the shutter (2) to the winter position.
18.5 At temperatures above –10°C
► Remove the parts of the cover plate kit and
refit the standard parts for summer operation.
Note for machines with tank cap with hinged grip:
The O-ring supplied with the cover plate kit can
be left on the machine's tank cap.
Depending on the ambient temperature:
► Set the shutter (2) to the summer or winter
position.
18.6 Cleaning the Air Filters
► Loosen filter cover mounting screws.
► Remove the filter cover.
► Clean away loose dirt from around the filter (5)
and inside the filter cover.
► Knock the filter (5) out on the palm 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-flammable solu‐
tion (e.g. warm soapy water) and then dry.
Always replace a damaged filter.
19 Spark Plug
► If the engine is down on power, difficult to start
or runs poorly at idle speed, first check the
spark plug.
► Fit a new spark plug after about 100 operating
hours – or sooner if the electrodes are badly
eroded. Install only suppressed spark plugs of
the type approved by STIHL – see "Specifica‐
tions".
19.1 Removing the Spark Plug
1
9926BA020 KN
► Rotate the screw (1) in the cap (2) until the
screw head projects from it.
3
9926BA021 KN
► Lift the front of the cap (2) and push it to the
rear to disengage.
► Leave the cap to one side.
► Pull off the spark plug boot (3).
► Unscrew the spark plug.
19.2 Checking the Spark Plug
000BA039 KN
A
► Clean dirty spark plug.
► Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if neces‐
sary – see "Specifications".
► Rectify the problems which have caused foul‐
ing of the spark plug.
Possible causes are:
–
Too much oil in fuel mix.
–
Dirty air filter.
–
Unfavorable running conditions.
1
000BA045 KN
19 Spark Plug English
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Stihl FS 260 Specifications

General

Type	Brush cutter
Cordless	Yes
Head type	Blade
Handle type	U-type handle
Engine power	2.7 hp
Product color	Black, Metallic, Orange
Uncertainty K	2 m/s²
Rotational speed	9000 RPM
Number of strokes	2
Sound power level	114 dB
Fuel tank capacity	0.75 L
Vibration emission	3.8 m/s²
Engine displacement	41.6 cm³
Sound pressure level	102 dB
Cutting diameter (max)	480 mm
Power source	Gasoline

Weight and Dimensions

Length	1680 mm
Weight	7500 g