Stihl FS 260 User Manual

25 Inspections and Mainte‐
nance by Dealer
25.1 Maintenance Work
STIHL recommends that you have servicing and
repair work carried out exclusively by an author‐
ized STIHL servicing dealer.
25.2 Fuel Pickup Body in Tank
9926BA031 KN
► Check the pickup body in the fuel tank every
year and have it replaced if necessary.
The pickup body should be positioned in the
area of the tank shown in the illustration.
25.3 Anti-vibration elements
FS 260
9926BA033 KN
A vibration-absorbing rubber element is installed
between the powerhead and the drive tube.
Have it checked if there are signs of wear or a
noticeable increase in vibration levels.
FS 360
6BA015 KN
Four anti-vibration elements (arrows) are instal‐
led between the powerhead and the drive tube.
Have the system checked if there is a noticeable
increase in vibrations.
Both vibration gaps (arrows) are preset to the
same width at the factory. If the size of the two
vibration gaps varies greatly and/or one of them
closes up, have your servicing dealer repair the
anti-vibration system.
25.4 Wear guard on FS 360 anti-
vibration housing
6BA026 KN
There is an easily replaced wear guard on the
side of the anti-vibration housing. The guard may
wear as a result of rubbing against the side plate
of the harness during operation and should be
replaced if necessary.
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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