Instruction Manual
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... the Harness Starting 2 Adjusting Carburetor 4 Operating Instructions Checking Spark Plug 4 Cleaning Air Filter Lubricating Gearbox 6 Lubricating Drive Shaft 18 Sharpening Cutting Tools 20 - Make shure your brush46 cutter. Version with the proper deflector, handle and harness for the 40 STIHL FS 88 and FS 108 brushcutters. 41 Pay special attention to reduce 53 the risk of...
... the Harness Starting 2 Adjusting Carburetor 4 Operating Instructions Checking Spark Plug 4 Cleaning Air Filter Lubricating Gearbox 6 Lubricating Drive Shaft 18 Sharpening Cutting Tools 20 - Make shure your brush46 cutter. Version with the proper deflector, handle and harness for the 40 STIHL FS 88 and FS 108 brushcutters. 41 Pay special attention to reduce 53 the risk of...
Instruction Manual
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Parts and Controls 2 1 2 Version with Bike Handle 1 = Handle support 2 = Throttle trigger 3 = Slide control 4 = Throttle trigger interlock 5 = Bike handle 9 6 = Throttle cable retainer 7 = Carrying loop 8 = Throttle cable / stop switch wire 9 = Spark plug terminal 10 = Air filter cover 11 = Choke lever = 12 Machine support 13 = Fuel tank 14 = Fuel filler cap 15 = Starter grip 16 = Carburetor adjusting screws 17 = Muffler 18 = Deflector (for all cutting tools, without skirt) 19 = Metal cutting Itool (cutting blade 230)
Parts and Controls 2 1 2 Version with Bike Handle 1 = Handle support 2 = Throttle trigger 3 = Slide control 4 = Throttle trigger interlock 5 = Bike handle 9 6 = Throttle cable retainer 7 = Carrying loop 8 = Throttle cable / stop switch wire 9 = Spark plug terminal 10 = Air filter cover 11 = Choke lever = 12 Machine support 13 = Fuel tank 14 = Fuel filler cap 15 = Starter grip 16 = Carburetor adjusting screws 17 = Muffler 18 = Deflector (for all cutting tools, without skirt) 19 = Metal cutting Itool (cutting blade 230)
Instruction Manual
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.... 9. The cutting attachment, i. Connects the drive shaft to the ignition wire. 10. Throttle cable/stop switch. Covers the air filter element. 11. Must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be activated. 5. Starter grip. e. Air filter cover. To hold the brushcutter with the cutting tool. 19. For fuel and oil mixture. 14. Carburetor adjusting...
.... 9. The cutting attachment, i. Connects the drive shaft to the ignition wire. 10. Throttle cable/stop switch. Covers the air filter element. 11. Must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be activated. 5. Starter grip. e. Air filter cover. To hold the brushcutter with the cutting tool. 19. For fuel and oil mixture. 14. Carburetor adjusting...
Instruction Manual
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Version with Loop Handle and loop handle with standoff lever 1 = Loop handle 8 2 = Standoff lever 3 = Carrying loop (not all markets) 4 = Slide control = 5 Throttle trigger 6 = Throttle trigger interlock 7 = Throttle cable / stop switch wire 8 = Spark plug terminal 9 = Air filter cover 10= Choke lever = 11 Machine support 12 = Fuel tank 13 = Fuel filler cap 14 = Starter grip 15 = Carburetor adjusting screws 16 = Muffler 17 = Deflector (for mowing heads) = 18 Line limiting blade 17 19 = Cutting tool 19 18 4
Version with Loop Handle and loop handle with standoff lever 1 = Loop handle 8 2 = Standoff lever 3 = Carrying loop (not all markets) 4 = Slide control = 5 Throttle trigger 6 = Throttle trigger interlock 7 = Throttle cable / stop switch wire 8 = Spark plug terminal 9 = Air filter cover 10= Choke lever = 11 Machine support 12 = Fuel tank 13 = Fuel filler cap 14 = Starter grip 15 = Carburetor adjusting screws 16 = Muffler 17 = Deflector (for mowing heads) = 18 Line limiting blade 17 19 = Cutting tool 19 18 4
Instruction Manual
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... tool. The cutting attachment, i. Eases engine starting and switches the engine's ignition off and stops the engine. 12. Fuel tank. Deflector. Covers the air filter element. 10. For tuning carburetor 16. The deflector is the device to the powerhead. 14. Spark plug terminal. Choke lever. Connect operator's control grip... Carburetor adjusting screws. Helps keep the line of the pull starter, which is designed to keep unit at the proper length. 19. Air filter cover. Throttle cable/stop switch. For easy control of the engine. 6. Definitions 1.
... tool. The cutting attachment, i. Eases engine starting and switches the engine's ignition off and stops the engine. 12. Fuel tank. Deflector. Covers the air filter element. 10. For tuning carburetor 16. The deflector is the device to the powerhead. 14. Spark plug terminal. Choke lever. Connect operator's control grip... Carburetor adjusting screws. Helps keep the line of the pull starter, which is designed to keep unit at the proper length. 19. Air filter cover. Throttle cable/stop switch. For easy control of the engine. 6. Definitions 1.
Instruction Manual
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... This setting is the optimum setting of the high speed adjusting screw for fine tuning and can be used as the standard setting. • Check air filter and clean it if necessary. • Carefully screw the high speed adjusting screw (H) and low speed adjusting screw (L) down onto their seats (clockwise) and make... the engine and adjust idling speed with the idle speed adjusting screw LA or LD: cutting tool must not rotate. Adjusting Carburetor FS88 { II t R L I ~~ /-1=1 I L-!@ IfF L.... ~ FS 108 I { II FS 88 r/ L I ~~ II rB~ 1~! ~l~ ~LA FS 108 I ,I ~H~L ~IJJ-R~-
... This setting is the optimum setting of the high speed adjusting screw for fine tuning and can be used as the standard setting. • Check air filter and clean it if necessary. • Carefully screw the high speed adjusting screw (H) and low speed adjusting screw (L) down onto their seats (clockwise) and make... the engine and adjust idling speed with the idle speed adjusting screw LA or LD: cutting tool must not rotate. Adjusting Carburetor FS88 { II t R L I ~~ /-1=1 I L-!@ IfF L.... ~ FS 108 I { II FS 88 r/ L I ~~ II rB~ 1~! ~l~ ~LA FS 108 I ,I ~H~L ~IJJ-R~-
Instruction Manual
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...readjust if necessary. • Use only suppressed spark plugs of spark plug: Incorrect carburetor setting, too much oil in fuel mix, dirty air filter, unfavorable running conditions, e.g. or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. • If there is down on power, difficult to .L ...- • Grip tab (2) and pull the filter cover (1) off the carburetor. • Clean away loose dirt from around the filter. 41 Rectify faults which have caused fouling of the approved type. Checking Spark Plug Cleaning Air Filter 1 A ':5 8 ..: g1Il o (~2---\(~ If engine is ...
...readjust if necessary. • Use only suppressed spark plugs of spark plug: Incorrect carburetor setting, too much oil in fuel mix, dirty air filter, unfavorable running conditions, e.g. or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. • If there is down on power, difficult to .L ...- • Grip tab (2) and pull the filter cover (1) off the carburetor. • Clean away loose dirt from around the filter. 41 Rectify faults which have caused fouling of the approved type. Checking Spark Plug Cleaning Air Filter 1 A ':5 8 ..: g1Il o (~2---\(~ If engine is ...
Instruction Manual
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... the ClLtting tool. • . Spark Arresting Screen in a dry, high or locked location - Thoroughly clean the machine pay special attention to the cylinder fins and air filter. • Store the machine in Muffler Storing the Machine 1/4 1(. out of the reach of about 3 months or longer: • Drain and clean the fuel tank...
... the ClLtting tool. • . Spark Arresting Screen in a dry, high or locked location - Thoroughly clean the machine pay special attention to the cylinder fins and air filter. • Store the machine in Muffler Storing the Machine 1/4 1(. out of the reach of about 3 months or longer: • Drain and clean the fuel tank...
Instruction Manual
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... is longer than nonmal or conditions are difficult (very dusty work area, etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. Complete machine Control handle Air filter r-- a. 0 0;: ~.~ Ot: Qi!9 .0'" E"(ij ","0 ;§o ~.>< ~ ",0 Ol ;: L: Filter in fuel tank Fuel tank Carburetor Spark plug Cylinder fins Spark arresting screen in muffler All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws...
... is longer than nonmal or conditions are difficult (very dusty work area, etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. Complete machine Control handle Air filter r-- a. 0 0;: ~.~ Ot: Qi!9 .0'" E"(ij ","0 ;§o ~.>< ~ ",0 Ol ;: L: Filter in fuel tank Fuel tank Carburetor Spark plug Cylinder fins Spark arresting screen in muffler All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws...
Instruction Manual
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...STIHL spare parts. Engine Single cylinder two-stroke engine Model FS 88 FS 108 Displacement: 25.4 cm 3 34.4cm3 (1.55cu.in)(2.10cu.in) Bore: 34 mm 37 mm (1.34 in) (1.46 in) Stroke: 28 mm 32 mm (1.10 in) (1.26 in ) Fuel System Carburetor: All position diaphragm carburetor with integral fuel pump Air filter...: Foam and felt elements Fuel tank capacity: 0.69 I (1.45 US pt) Fuel mix: see chapter "Fuel" Weight without cutting tool and deflector: FS 88 with bike handle FS 88 with loop handle FS 108 with bike handle FS 1-08 with metal cutting...
...STIHL spare parts. Engine Single cylinder two-stroke engine Model FS 88 FS 108 Displacement: 25.4 cm 3 34.4cm3 (1.55cu.in)(2.10cu.in) Bore: 34 mm 37 mm (1.34 in) (1.46 in) Stroke: 28 mm 32 mm (1.10 in) (1.26 in ) Fuel System Carburetor: All position diaphragm carburetor with integral fuel pump Air filter...: Foam and felt elements Fuel tank capacity: 0.69 I (1.45 US pt) Fuel mix: see chapter "Fuel" Weight without cutting tool and deflector: FS 88 with bike handle FS 88 with loop handle FS 108 with bike handle FS 1-08 with metal cutting...