Stihl FS 490 C-M - Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage

FS 360 C-M, FS 410 C-M, FS 460 C-M, FS 490 C-M
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Maintenance and Care
The following intervals apply for normal operating conditions. The specified intervals
must be shortened accordingly when working for longer than normal or under difficult
cutting conditions (extensive dust, etc.).
Before starting work At the end of work and/or daily Whenever tank is refilled Weekly Monthly Annually If faulty If damaged As required
Complete machine
Visual inspection (safe condition, leaks) XX
Clean X
Replace any damaged parts X
Control handle Function test XX
Air filter, paper filter
Visual inspection XX
Replace
1)
X
Air filter, plastic fabric filter
Visual inspection XX
Clean X
replace XX
Fuel tank Clean X
Manual fuel pump (if present)
check X
Have repaired by a specialist dealer
2)
X
Fuel pickup body in fuel tank
Check
2)
X
Replace
2)
XXX
Engine idle speed
Check, cutting attachment must not turn XX
If the cutting attachment turns when the
engine is idling, have machine repaired
by servicing dealer
2)
X
Spark plug
Adjust electrode gap X
Replace after every 100 hours of
operation
Cooling air intakes
Visual inspection X
Clean X
Cylinder fins Clean
2)
X