Stihl FS 460 Service Manual

12 FS 240 C, FS 260 C, FS 360 C, FS 410 C, FS 460 C-M
Problem Cause Remedy
Starter rope is difficult to pull or
rewinds very slowly
Starter mechanism is very dirty Thoroughly clean complete starter
mechanism
Spring in ErgoStart spring housing
is fatigued
Replace ErgoStart
At very low outside temperatures:
Lubricant oil on the rewind spring
becomes viscous (spring winding
stick together) or moisture has
penetrated the rewind spring
(spring windings are frozen)
Coat rewind spring with a little
standard solvent-based degreasant
(containing no chlorinated or
halogenated hydrocarbons), then
pull rope carefully several times
until normal action is restored

Stihl FS 460 Specifications

General

Cutting Diameter	480 mm
Idle Speed	2, 800 rpm
Ignition System	Electronic
Carburetor	All-position diaphragm carburetor
Vibration Damping	Yes
Shaft Type	Straight
Fuel Capacity	0.75 liters
Maximum Power Speed	9500 rpm
Shaft Length	1, 800 mm