Stihl FS 490 C-M - Handlebar Swiveling; Throttle Cable and Deflector Mounting

FS 360 C-M, FS 410 C-M, FS 460 C-M, FS 490 C-M
English
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Swiveling the Handlebar
Transport position
N Loosen the wing screw (8) and
unscrew it until the handlebar (2)
can be turned clockwise.
N Turn the handlebar 90° and then
swing the handles down.
N Tighten down the wing screw (8)
firmly.
Working position
N Reverse the sequence described
above to swing the handles up and
turn the handlebar
counterclockwise.
It may be necessary to correct the
adjustment of the throttle cable after
assembling the machine or after a
prolonged period of operation.
Adjust the throttle cable only when the
unit is completely and properly
assembled.
N Set the throttle trigger to the full
throttle position.
N Carefully rotate the screw in the
throttle trigger in the direction of the
arrow until you feel initial resistance.
Then rotate it another half turn in the
same direction.
Use the Right Deflector
WARNING
Deflector (1) is approved for mowing
heads only and must therefore be
mounted before fitting a mowing head.
WARNING
Deflector (2) is approved for grass
cutting blades and brush knives only and
must therefore be mounted before fitting
a grass cutting blade or brush knife.
3BA025 KN
2
8
Adjusting the Throttle Cable
002BA655 KN
Mounting the Deflector
1
002BA401 KN
2
002BA402 KN