Instruction Manual

MS 261 C-MQ
English
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Heated air is now drawn in from around
the cylinder to warm the carburetor – this
helps prevent carburetor icing.
At temperatures below +70 °F (+20 °C)
N Always return the shutter to the
summer position (s ) to avoid
engine running problems and
overheating.
At temperatures below +14 °F (
-
10 °C)
It is advisable to fit the "cover plate" kit
(special accessory) if you use your saw
in extremely cold conditions
(temperatures below +14 °F (
-
10 °C), in
powder or drifting snow).
N If your saw is very cold (frost or ice
on machine), start the engine and
keep it at a high idle speed (with
chain brake disengaged) until it
reaches normal operating
temperature.
Cover plate
The cover plate (special accessory)
helps prevent snow being sucked into
the machine.
When the cover plate is fitted, the
shutter must be in the winter position.
In the event of engine running problems,
first check that conditions for use of the
cover plate still apply.
Fitting the cover plate
N Place the cover plate (1) in position,
engage the two tabs (arrows), and
secure it with the screws (2).
Positions of Master Control Lever
STOP or † – Master Control lever must
be pushed in direction of STOP or † to
switch off ignition. The Master Control
lever springs back to the run position F
when it is released.
WARNING
The ignition is switched on again
automatically after the engine stops.
Engine can be started by operating the
rewind starter.
Normal run position (F) – engine runs or
can fire.
Start } – the engine is started in this
position.
5902BA004 KN
Starting / Stopping the
Engine
5902BA042 KN
STOP