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22 Specifications
22.1 EPA / CARB
EPA
The Emission Compliance Period referenced on the 
Emissions Compliance Label indicates the number of 
operating hours for which the engine has been shown to 
meet federal emission requirements.
Category:
A = 300 hours
B = 125 hours 
C = 50 hours 
CARB
The Emission Compliance Period used on the CARB-Air 
Index Label indicates the terms:
Extended = 300 hours
Intermediate = 125 hours 
Moderate = 50 hours 
22.2 STIHL FS 361 C-M, 461 C-M
– Displacement:
– FS 361 C-M: 2.30 cu. in. (37.7 cm³)
– FS 461 C-M: 2.78 cu. in. (45.6 cm³)
– Engine power according to ISO 8893:
– FS 361 C-M: 2.3 bhp (1.7 kW)
– FS 461 C-M: 2.95 bhp (2.2 kW)
– Idle speed according to ISO 11681: 2,700 ± 150 rpm
– Maximum engine speed: 12,300 rpm
– Max. output shaft speed (cutting attachment): 7,100 rpm
– Recommended spark plugs: NGK CMR6H by STIHL
– Spark plug electrode gap: 0.02 in. (0.5 mm)
– Weight without fuel, deflector and cutting attachment: 
19.1 lbs (8.7 kg)
– Maximum fuel tank volume: 25.4 oz. (0.75 l)
– Length: 70.5 in. (1790 mm)
Do not use NMMA or TCW rated (2-cycle water cooled) mix 
oils or other mix oils that state they are for use in both water 
cooled and air cooled engines (e.g., outboard motors, 
snowmobiles, chain saws, mopeds, etc.).
22.3 Symbols on the Power Tool and Deflector
22 Specifications
Fuel Tank
Shutter configuration for winter operation
Shutter configuration for summer operation
Manual Fuel Pump
Position of the choke lever: Engine runs or can fire
Position of the choke lever: Used to start the engine
Stop Switch.
Symbol on the deflector showing proper 
direction of rotation for the cutting attachment.
Maximum allowable diameter of the cutting 
attachment
Rated speed of the cutting attachment