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MS 461 R
English
38
At temperatures under +14 °F (
-
10 °C)
Under extreme winter conditions
(temperatures below 14 °F (
-
-10 °C),
powdered or drifting snow), it is
recommended to mount the cover plate
(special accessory) on the fan housing.
The partial covering of the slits in the fan
housing keeps out powdered or drifting
snow.
In case of erratic idling behavior or poor
acceleration
N Turn the low speed screw (L)
1/4 turn counterclockwise
Whenever the low speed screw (L) has
been adjusted, it is usually also
necessary to adjust the idle speed
screw (LA), see "Setting the carburetor".
When the cover plate is mounted, the
slide must be in winter position in the
carburetor box cover.
N if the chain saw is extremely cold
(frost formation) – after starting,
bring the engine up to operating
temperature at increased idle speed
(disengage chain brake!)
N if engine trouble occurs, first check
whether use of intake air pre-
heating is necessary
Mounting the cover plate (special
accessory)
N Insert cover plate (1) with both tabs
(arrows) and snap it onto the fan
housing
N Screw in screws (2)
When the mounting kit is used, the
shutter must be in the winter position.
If engine trouble occurs, first check
whether use of the cover plate is
necessary.
The four positions of the Master Control
lever:
Stop 0 – engine off – the ignition is
switched off
Normal run position (F) – engine runs or
can fire.
Warm start (n) this position is used to
start a warm engine.
Cold start (l) – this position is used to
start a cold engine.
3443BA004 KN
Starting / Stopping the
Engine
STOP
0
001BA140 KN

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Stihl MS 461 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Motor type2-stroke motor
Chain gauge1.6 mm
Chain pitch3/8 \
Automatic oilingYes
Oil tank capacity0.325 L
Fuel tank capacity0.8 L
Engine displacement76.5 cm³
Engine power6 hp
Power sourceGasoline
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Weight6700 g

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