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...As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from those described in Muffler 44 Checking the Spark Plug 45 Replacing Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 46 Storing the Machine 48 Checking and Replacing Chain Sprocket 49...STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 61 Trademarks 63 Allow only persons who understand this Manual to Using this Manual. !Warning! KG, 2008 0458 176 8621. Printing inks contain vegetable oils; Guide to operate your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for information and assistance. MS 460, MS 460 R 1 © ANDREAS STIHL...
...As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from those described in Muffler 44 Checking the Spark Plug 45 Replacing Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 46 Storing the Machine 48 Checking and Replacing Chain Sprocket 49...STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 61 Trademarks 63 Allow only persons who understand this Manual to Using this Manual. !Warning! KG, 2008 0458 176 8621. Printing inks contain vegetable oils; Guide to operate your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for information and assistance. MS 460, MS 460 R 1 © ANDREAS STIHL...
Product Instruction Manual
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Never attempt to the idle position. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must move freely and always spring ...and operation before starting instructions, see the chapter entitled "Specifications" in order for you may cause arcing that the spark plug boot is secure - The throttle trigger must match each other in the chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain"... follow the procedure described in gauge and pitch. This method is very dangerous because you to secure the bar. MS 460, MS 460 R 7 a loose boot may lose control of fire and burn injuries, start the engine at least 10...
Never attempt to the idle position. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must move freely and always spring ...and operation before starting instructions, see the chapter entitled "Specifications" in order for you may cause arcing that the spark plug boot is secure - The throttle trigger must match each other in the chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain"... follow the procedure described in gauge and pitch. This method is very dangerous because you to secure the bar. MS 460, MS 460 R 7 a loose boot may lose control of fire and burn injuries, start the engine at least 10...
Product Instruction Manual
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... loss of fire and burn injuries, the following specific safety precautions must be replaced, consult your muffler maintained by a STIHL servicing dealer. 12 MS 460, MS 460 R Replace damaged, broken or excessively worn buffers immediately, since they are equipped with a damaged or improperly mounted... pine needles, branches or leaves. Due to kickback. !Warning! Have your STIHL servicing dealer only. Such use could cause an increase in loss of control of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during normal operation may interfere with the cooling process of fire ...
... loss of fire and burn injuries, the following specific safety precautions must be replaced, consult your muffler maintained by a STIHL servicing dealer. 12 MS 460, MS 460 R Replace damaged, broken or excessively worn buffers immediately, since they are equipped with a damaged or improperly mounted... pine needles, branches or leaves. Due to kickback. !Warning! Have your STIHL servicing dealer only. Such use could cause an increase in loss of control of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during normal operation may interfere with the cooling process of fire ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... burn marks appear on saw is used to hold the flywheel in the boot may cause a fire. !Warning! MS 460, MS 460 R 25 Do not operate your STIHL chainsaw to burst. An improperly maintained muffler will reduce the effectiveness of fire and hearing loss. replace worn sprockets or... work not described in hot or dry weather. Keep the chain sharp. Use of non-STIHL parts may be performed by your muffler was equipped with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may create arcing that could subsequently cause the flywheel to properly perform its function of reducing the...
... burn marks appear on saw is used to hold the flywheel in the boot may cause a fire. !Warning! MS 460, MS 460 R 25 Do not operate your STIHL chainsaw to burst. An improperly maintained muffler will reduce the effectiveness of fire and hearing loss. replace worn sprockets or... work not described in hot or dry weather. Keep the chain sharp. Use of non-STIHL parts may be performed by your muffler was equipped with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may create arcing that could subsequently cause the flywheel to properly perform its function of reducing the...
Product Instruction Manual
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... start : If you did not move the Master Control lever to "Warm Start" n quickly enough after the engine began to winter operation if necessary - MS 460, MS 460 R 37 English / USA : Pull the hand guard back toward the front handle:= The chain brake is ready for operation. your saw is now disengaged... the engine doesn't start l). . : Open the twist lock and remove the carburetor box cover. 1 2 145BA039 KN : Take out the baffle plate (1) upwards. : Pull off the spark plug boot (2).
... start : If you did not move the Master Control lever to "Warm Start" n quickly enough after the engine began to winter operation if necessary - MS 460, MS 460 R 37 English / USA : Pull the hand guard back toward the front handle:= The chain brake is ready for operation. your saw is now disengaged... the engine doesn't start l). . : Open the twist lock and remove the carburetor box cover. 1 2 145BA039 KN : Take out the baffle plate (1) upwards. : Pull off the spark plug boot (2).
Product Instruction Manual
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...pulled along the bar by hand. The drive links must not come out of the bar and can damage the crankshaft and bearings. 38 MS 460, MS 460 R see "Adjusting Carburetor". Always slacken off the bar. This avoids unnecessary high loads during the break-in the engine are greater ...for the first three tank fillings. During break-in power - Do not make the mixture leaner to clear the combustion chamber. : Refit the spark plug and connect the spark plug boot - Always disengage the chain brake before opening the throttle. Retension if necessary - If it is cold. : Now start the engine. even...
...pulled along the bar by hand. The drive links must not come out of the bar and can damage the crankshaft and bearings. 38 MS 460, MS 460 R see "Adjusting Carburetor". Always slacken off the bar. This avoids unnecessary high loads during the break-in the engine are greater ...for the first three tank fillings. During break-in power - Do not make the mixture leaner to clear the combustion chamber. : Refit the spark plug and connect the spark plug boot - Always disengage the chain brake before opening the throttle. Retension if necessary - If it is cold. : Now start the engine. even...
Product Instruction Manual
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... or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. These factors cause deposits to form on the insulator nose which have caused fouling of spark plug: : Too much engine oil in fuel mix. : Dirty air filter. : Unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) ... or runs poorly at part load. see "Starting / Stopping the Engine". : Clean dirty spark plug. : Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - Checking the Spark Plug English / USA 4 6 5 MS 460 Magnum and other mufflers with spark arresting screen: : Take out the four screws. : Remove the muffler upper casing (4) :...
... or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. These factors cause deposits to form on the insulator nose which have caused fouling of spark plug: : Too much engine oil in fuel mix. : Dirty air filter. : Unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) ... or runs poorly at part load. see "Starting / Stopping the Engine". : Clean dirty spark plug. : Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - Checking the Spark Plug English / USA 4 6 5 MS 460 Magnum and other mufflers with spark arresting screen: : Take out the four screws. : Remove the muffler upper casing (4) :...
Product Instruction Manual
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... away from crankcase and remove it downward. : Use screwdriver or suitable pliers to engage anchor loop of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. Thread the new rope through the top of the grip and the rope bush (5). : Thread the rope through the rotor and secure it...English / USA Replacing Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 1 1 133BA014 KN 1 1 2 5 1 3 4 4 133BA016 KN 001BA096 KN 000BA036 TR To reduce the risk of rewind spring. 46 MS 460, MS 460 R turn it with a simple overhand knot. : Coat rope rotor bearing bore with washer (3) and pawls (4).
... away from crankcase and remove it downward. : Use screwdriver or suitable pliers to engage anchor loop of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. Thread the new rope through the top of the grip and the rope bush (5). : Thread the rope through the rotor and secure it...English / USA Replacing Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 1 1 133BA014 KN 1 1 2 5 1 3 4 4 133BA016 KN 001BA096 KN 000BA036 TR To reduce the risk of rewind spring. 46 MS 460, MS 460 R turn it with a simple overhand knot. : Coat rope rotor bearing bore with washer (3) and pawls (4).
Product Instruction Manual
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...adjustment - chain must not rotate X X Readjust idle Spark plug Readjust electrode gap Replace after about 100 operating hours All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) 2) Retighten Spark arresting screen 3) in all versions, market-specific before starting...operation 3) not in muffler Inspect Clean or replace Check X Chain catcher Replace Safety label Replace 1) STIHL recommends that the following maintenance intervals apply for normal operating conditions only. If your daily working time ... if damaged as required English / USA X X X X X X X MS 460, MS 460 R 55
...adjustment - chain must not rotate X X Readjust idle Spark plug Readjust electrode gap Replace after about 100 operating hours All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) 2) Retighten Spark arresting screen 3) in all versions, market-specific before starting...operation 3) not in muffler Inspect Clean or replace Check X Chain catcher Replace Safety label Replace 1) STIHL recommends that the following maintenance intervals apply for normal operating conditions only. If your daily working time ... if damaged as required English / USA X X X X X X X MS 460, MS 460 R 55
Product Instruction Manual
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English / USA Parts and Controls 1 Carburetor box cover twist lock 2 Spark plug boot 3 Handle heating switch* 4 Chain sprocket cover 5 Chain sprocket 6 Chain brake 7 Chain catcher 8 Chain tensioner 9 Bumper spike 10 Guide bar 11 Oilomatic saw chain # Serial ... 19 Master Control lever 20 Throttle trigger 21 Throttle trigger interlock 22 Rear handle 23 Rear hand guard * See "Guide to using this Manual" 56 MS 460, MS 460 R
English / USA Parts and Controls 1 Carburetor box cover twist lock 2 Spark plug boot 3 Handle heating switch* 4 Chain sprocket cover 5 Chain sprocket 6 Chain brake 7 Chain catcher 8 Chain tensioner 9 Bumper spike 10 Guide bar 11 Oilomatic saw chain # Serial ... 19 Master Control lever 20 Throttle trigger 21 Throttle trigger interlock 22 Rear handle 23 Rear hand guard * See "Guide to using this Manual" 56 MS 460, MS 460 R
Product Instruction Manual
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... For closing the oil tank. 13. Master Control Lever. The exposed end of cutters, tie straps and drive links. 12. Spark Plug Boot. Handle Heating Switch. Permits precise adjustment of the engine. 21. Muffler. Lever for choke control, starting easier. 17. ...illustrated). Couples engine to operator's right hand. Chain Catcher. Front Handle. Controls the speed of chain tension. 9. MS 460, MS 460 R 57 Connects the spark plug with the ignition wire. 3. Chain Sprocket Cover. Bumper Spike. Oilomatic Saw Chain. Starter Grip. Must be depressed ...
... For closing the oil tank. 13. Master Control Lever. The exposed end of cutters, tie straps and drive links. 12. Spark Plug Boot. Handle Heating Switch. Permits precise adjustment of the engine. 21. Muffler. Lever for choke control, starting easier. 17. ...illustrated). Couples engine to operator's right hand. Chain Catcher. Front Handle. Controls the speed of chain tension. 9. MS 460, MS 460 R 57 Connects the spark plug with the ignition wire. 3. Chain Sprocket Cover. Bumper Spike. Oilomatic Saw Chain. Starter Grip. Must be depressed ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...= 300 hours, Intermediate = 125 hours, Moderate = 50 hours STIHL single cylinder two-stroke engine Displacement: 4.67 cu.in (76,5 cm3) Bore: 2.05 in (52 mm) Stroke: 1.58 in (40 mm) Idle speed: 2,500 rpm Ignition System Type: Spark plug (suppressed): Electrode gap: Electronic magneto ignition Bosch WSR 6 F, NGK...wire mesh) Chain lubrication: Fully automatic oil pump Oil tank capacity: 0.68 US pt (0.325 l) Weight(without bar and chain) MS 460 MS 460 with electric handle heating MS 460 with wrap around handle 6,6 kg (14,6 lb) 6,8 kg (15,0 lb) 6,9 kg (15.2 lb) Cutting Attachment ...
...= 300 hours, Intermediate = 125 hours, Moderate = 50 hours STIHL single cylinder two-stroke engine Displacement: 4.67 cu.in (76,5 cm3) Bore: 2.05 in (52 mm) Stroke: 1.58 in (40 mm) Idle speed: 2,500 rpm Ignition System Type: Spark plug (suppressed): Electrode gap: Electronic magneto ignition Bosch WSR 6 F, NGK...wire mesh) Chain lubrication: Fully automatic oil pump Oil tank capacity: 0.68 US pt (0.325 l) Weight(without bar and chain) MS 460 MS 460 with electric handle heating MS 460 with wrap around handle 6,6 kg (14,6 lb) 6,8 kg (15,0 lb) 6,9 kg (15.2 lb) Cutting Attachment ...
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... only for regular inspection to the first scheduled replacement point for damages to the owner. Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at any independent test laboratory. Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part ...MS 460, MS 460 R However, if you for Warranty Service Bring the product to the owner. Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of the following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: Carburetor Choke (Cold start enrichment system) Intake manifold Air filter Spark plug...
... only for regular inspection to the first scheduled replacement point for damages to the owner. Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at any independent test laboratory. Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part ...MS 460, MS 460 R However, if you for Warranty Service Bring the product to the owner. Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of the following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: Carburetor Choke (Cold start enrichment system) Intake manifold Air filter Spark plug...