FS 87, FS 87 R
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In some countries the muffler is
equipped with a spark arresting screen.
N If the engine is down on power,
check the spark arresting screen in
the muffler.
N Wait for the muffler to cool down.
N Move the slide control to STOP
-
0.
N Take out the screw (1).
N Take out the screws (2) and remove
the shroud (3).
N Take out the screw (4).
N Lift the spark arresting screen (5)
and pull it out.
N Clean the spark arresting screen. If
the screen is damaged or heavily
carbonized, fit a new one.
N Refit the spark arresting screen.
N Insert the screw and tighten it down
firmly.
N Fit the shroud.
N If the engine is down on power,
difficult to start or runs poorly at idle
speed, first check the spark plug.
N Fit a new spark plug after about 100
operating hours – or sooner if the
electrodes are badly eroded. Install
only suppressed spark plugs of the
type approved by STIHL – see
"Specifications".
Removing the spark plug
N Move the slide control to STOP-0.
N Pull off the spark plug boot (1).
N Unscrew the spark plug.
Spark Arresting Screen in
Muffler