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New brushcutter / clearing saw STIHL FS 360 C-E

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Technical Information                                                   39.2010

  New brushcutter / clearing saw STIHL FS 360 C-E – Series 4147

  Contents
  1.   Technical description
  2.   Specifications
  3.   Cutting attachments
  4.   Accessories
  5.   Service accessories
  6.   Spare parts
  7.   Servicing

                                             The new clearing saw STIHL FS 360 C is the
                                             newest member of the clearing saw line and will
                                             replace STIHL FS 350.
                                             The model stands out because of the following
                                             strengths:
                                             –   Modern, low-emission engine
                                             –   High torque over a wide range of engine speeds
                                             –   Simplified starting – fewer steps to start
                                             –   Standard with Easy2Start™
                                             –   Functional, modern shape – outstanding
                                                 handling and ergonomics
                                             –   Very reliable and rugged

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The new clearing saw is ideally suited for           1.        Technical description
professional users in landscaping and forestry.
The scope of application extends from mowing and
thinning to mowing tough grass, clearing scrub and
thorny hedges, shredding and sawing.                 1.1       Attaching the bicycle handle with
                                                               rotating handlebar support

Additional features
                                                     The clamps are already attached to the handlebar at
–   Version with mowing handlebars                   the factory.
–   Drive tube diameter: 28 mm                       .     Attaching the control handle
–   New, maintenance-free gearbox                    To assemble the rotating handlebar support, the
    – Gearhead angle 35°, see b 1.7, b 2.5           clamps must be fitted with a spring and fastened to
–   New deflectors and limit stops, see b 1.8, b 3   the handlebar support on the machine.

–   New, 4-point antivibration system - very low
    vibration levels, see b 1.9
                                                                                 1
–   Can be used with the new
    STIHL PolyCut™ 41-3 mowing head
–   New universal harness included, see b 1.10
                                                                                 2

                                                                                                          317TI003 KN
                                                     .     Remove spring (1) from the set of parts included
                                                           with the machine
                                                     .     Fit spring (1) in the lower clamp (2)
                                                     .     Carry out further assembly in accordance with
                                                           Instruction Manual

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1.2      Operating elements                                        1.4     Choke lever



                                                                                                                       317TI006 KN
                2
                                                                   To start the engine, the choke lever (1) must be
                                                                   pressed in at the edge (arrows) and rotated to the
                                            1                      position Cold start g or Warm start <. Once the
                                                                   engine has been started and the throttle trigger
                                                     317TI005 KN

                                                                   lockout and throttle trigger have been pressed, the
                                                                   choke lever automatically returns to the position
                                                                   Run F . It is not necessary to move the choke lever
1     Throttle trigger lockout                                     to Run F by hand.
2     Throttle trigger                                             After a cold start, let the engine warm up with a few
3     Stop switch– with the positions for Run and                  load cycles.
      Stop. To switch off the engine, the stop switch
      (STOP) must be pressed.

                                                                   1.5     Setting the carburetor
1.3      Stop switch function                                      Carburetor adjustments using the high speed
When the stop switch is not actuated, it is in the                 screw (H) and the low speed screw (L) can only be
position Run: The ignition is switched on – the                    carried out during servicing.
engine is ready for starting and can be started. If the
stop switch is actuated, the ignition is switched off.
Once the engine completely stops, the ignition is
automatically switched on again.

                                                                                                                      452TI132KN

                                                                   The special tool screw driver 5910 890 2307 is
                                                                   required for adjustment.
                                                                   The user can only set the idle speed screw (LA) to
                                                                   adjust the idle speed.

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1.5.1    Basic setting                                            1.5.2   Fine adjustment
                                                                  .   Check the air filter – replace if dirty or damaged
                                                                  .   Examine the spark arresting screen; clean or
                                                                      replace if necessary
                                                                  .   Let the engine warm up

                                                                  Setting idle speed
                                                                  Adjust idle speed using the tachometer. Set the
                                                                  specified speeds within the tolerance range of
                                                                  ± 200 rpm.

                                                                  1. Set speed to 3300 rpm with idle speed
                                                                     screw (LA)
                                                                  2. Turn low speed screw (L) left or right to set
                                                                     maximum engine speed
                                                    317TI007 KN

                                                                  If this speed is greater than 3700 rpm, stop and start
.   Turn the high speed screw (H) clockwise until it              again with step 1
    is firmly in its seat
.   Turn the low speed screw (L) clockwise until it is            3. Set the speed to 3300 rpm again with the idle
    firmly in its seat                                               speed screw (LA)
.   Turn the high speed screw (H) counterclockwise                4. Set the speed to 2800 rpm with low speed
    until it is 1 1/2 turns open                                     screw (L)
.   Turn the low speed screw (L) counterclockwise
    until it is 1 1/4 turns open

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Technical Information 39.2010                                                                                Page 5

1.6     Summer and winter operation

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1.6.1   At temperatures below +50 °F (+10 °C)

Pre-heat carburetor
Moving a shutter causes heated air to be drawn in
from around the cylinder and mixed with cold air in
order to prevent carburetor icing.                                             2


                                                                                                                  317TI009 KN
                                  1                             .   Unscrew and remove screw (3) on shutter
                                                  317TI008 KN

                                                                .   Remove shutter (2) from the shroud
                                                                .   Rotate shutter (2) from summer position to
An arrow on the shroud (1) shows the position of the                winter position and reinsert
shutter (2) for summer or winter operation.
                                                                .   Screw the screw (3) through the shutter into the
                                                                    shroud
Key to symbols
Symbol "Sun“ = summer operation
                                                                1.6.2   At temperatures between +50 °F (+10 °C)
Symbol "Snowflake" = winter operation                                   and +70 °F (+20 °C)
                                                                Within this temperature range, the machine can
                                                                normally be operated with the shutter (2) in summer
                                                                position. Change the position of the shutter as
                                                                necessary.

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1.6.3    At temperatures above +70 °F (+20 °C)                    1.6.5   Cover plate kit

                                                                                                        2
                              2


                                                    317TI010 KN

                                                                                                                        317TI011 KN
                                                                                                               4

                                                                  The "cover plate kit" contains the following parts for
.   Always return the shutter (2) to summer position
                                                                  covering the machine:
.   Do not use the machine in winter operation at
                                                                  4   Cover plate for partially covering the slits in the
    temperatures above +70 °F (+20 °C), otherwise
                                                                      starter housing
    there is a risk of engine damage due to
                                                                  5   Filter insert made of cloth and plastic for the air
    overheating
                                                                      filter
                                                                  –   O-ring for the filler cap
                                                                  –   Information sheet describing conversion of the
1.6.4    At temperatures below +14 °F (-10 °C)
                                                                      machine
Under extreme winter conditions with the following
conditions
–   Temperatures below +14 °F (-10 °C)                            After installation of the cover plate kit:
                                                                  .   Set shutter (2) to winter operation
–   Powdered or drifting snow
                                                                  .   if the clearing saw is extremely cold (frost
use of the "cover plate kit", which is available as a
                                                                      formation) – after starting, bring the engine up to
special accessory, is recommended.
                                                                      operating temperature at increased idle speed
                                                                      (cutting attachment rotates!)

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Technical Information 39.2010                                                                                     Page 7

1.6.6    At temperatures above +14 °F (-10 °C)                      1.8       New deflectors and limit stops
.     Reconvert the machine and replace the parts
      from the "cover plate kit" with the parts for
      summer operation
The O-ring installed on the filler cap with the "cover                    1
plate kit" can remain on the machine.                                                             2
Depending on the ambient temperature:
.     Set shutter to summer or winter operation

1.7      Gearbox
A new, maintenance-free gearbox with a gearhead
angle of 35° is used.                                                     3                        4

Gearhead angle 35°

                                                                                                                         317TI037 KN
                                                                    The optimum deflector is available for each
                                                                    application:
                                                                    1     Deflector for mowing heads,
                                                                          Diameter of cutting circle: 480 mm
                                                                    2     Deflector for grass cutting blades and brush
                                                                          knives
                                                                    3     Limit stop 200 mm for circular saw blades
                                                      317TI012 KN

                                                                    4     Limit stop 225 mm for circular saw blades

                                                                    All new deflectors and limit stops are fastened with
                                                                    3 secured screws. This prevents loss of the screws.
                                                                    For details about the approved deflectors and limit
                                                                    stops, see b 3.

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1.9      4-point antivibration system                            1.10   New full universal harnesses

                                                   317TI017 KN

Four antivibration elements for damping vibrations
are installed between the engine and the drive tube,
In addition to rubber buffers and annular buffers as
antivibration elements in the area of the engine,

                                                                                                                    317TI018 KN
steel springs are used as antivibration elements in
the area of the handlebars. The 4-point antivibration
system ensures a very low vibration level, optimal
control and reduced operating effort.                            –   Functional, modern shape – outstanding
                                                                     handling and ergonomics
                                                                 –   Very low weight: 0.74 kg
                                                                 –   Available in two sizes, L and XXL

                                                                 The new universal harness includes an information
                                                                 sheet about putting on the harness properly and the
                                                                 ways in which it can be adjusted.

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Technical Information 39.2010                                                                         Page 9

2.        Specifications                            2.2.3   Carburetor

                                                    All-position diaphragm carburetor with integral fuel
2.1       Engine                                    pump, no limiter caps
STIHL single cylinder two-stroke engine             Basic setting:
Displacement:                        2.3 cu. in     High speed screw H:        1 1/2 turn open
                                     (37.7 cm3)     Low speed screw L:         1 1/4 turn open
Bore:                                1.57 in        Special tool:
                                     (40 mm)
                                                    Screwdriver                5910 890 2307
Stroke:                              1.18 in
                                     (30 mm)
Engine power to ISO 8893:            2.3 bhp        2.3     Ignition system
                                     (1.7 kW)
                                                    Ignition module with integrated electronic speed
Speed at max. output:                8500 rpm       limiter
Max. torque:                         2.2 Nm         Spark plug (suppressed):       NGK CMR6H
                                                    Electrode gap:                 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
Idle speed:                          2800 rpm
Clutch engages at:                   4200 rpm
Cut-off speed:                       12500 rpm      2.4     Drive tube assembly
                                                    Drive tube diameter:           28 mm
                                                    Drive tube length:             1475 mm
Starter
                                                    Drive shaft:                   Hollow shaft, multi-
Starter rope:              3.0 mm x 1010 mm
                                                                                   splined
Pull-out reserve:          1 to 2 turns

                                                    2.5     Gearbox
2.2       Service fuel
                                                    Transmission ratio:            1:1.45
The STIHL one-cylinder, two-stroke engine uses
mixture lubrication and requires a mixture of       Gearhead angle:                35°
gasoline and engine oil.                            Max. output shaft speed        8590 rpm
                                                    (tool):
                                                    Lubricant:                     STIHL gear lubricant
2.2.1     Fuel                                                                     for brushcutters
Mixing fuel:               See Instruction Manual   Fill quantity:                 9.8 g
                                                    Top-up quantity:               -- 1)

2.2.2     Fuel tank
                                                    1) maintenance-free
Capacity:                  25.4 fl. oz (750 cm3)
                                                    2.6     Weight / dimensions
                                                    dry, without cutting attachment
                                                    and deflector:                         18.7 lbs
                                                                                           (8.5 kg)
                                                    Total length without cutting
                                                    attachment:                            1790 mm

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3.          Cutting attachments                                  3.2       Grass cutting blades, brush knives and
                                                                           deflector
Observe the permissible combinations of cutting
attachments, deflectors, limit stops and harnesses.
Observe the additional information in the Instruction
Manual                                                                 6
                                                                                                     9
                                                                                     7
3.1         Mowing heads and deflector

      1                                                                8

                                                                                                                    317TI033 KN
                  2            5
                                                                       Designation                   Part number
      3                                                           6    Grass cutting blade 230-4     4000 713 3801
                                                                  7    Grass cutting blade 255-8     4000 713 3802
                  4
                                                   317TI023 KN

                                                                  8    Brush knife 300-3             4119 713 4100
                                                                  9    Deflector for grass cutting
                                                                       blades and brush knives       4147 710 8104
          Designation               Part number
 1 Mowing head                                                   Full harness must be used.
   STIHL SuperCut™ 40-2             4003 710 2142
 2 Mowing head
   STIHL AUTOCUT® 40-2              4003 710 2189
 3 Mowing head
   STIHL TrimCut™ 41-2              4003 710 2108
 4 Mowing head
   STIHL PolyCut™ 41-3              4003 710 2114
 5 Deflector only for mowing
   heads                            4147 710 8103

Full harness must be used.

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3.3     Circular saw blades and limit stop

 10                 11             12

 13                 14             15

                                                 317TI034 KN
      Designation                  Part number
10    Circular saw blade 200-44,
      scratcher tooth              4000 713 4200
11    Circular saw blade 200-22,
      chisel tooth                 4119 713 4200
12    Limit stop 200               4147 710 8200
13    Circular saw blade 225-48,
      scratcher tooth              4000 713 4205
14    Circular saw blade 225-24,
      chisel tooth                 4110 713 4204
15    Limit stop 225               4147 710 8201

Full harness must be used.

4.      Accessories
Designation                        Part number                 Use
STIHL gear lubricant for                                       Lubrication between rope rotor and starter post
brushcutters
– Tube 80 g                        0781 120 1117
– Tube 225 g                       0781 120 1118
STIHL special lubricant            0781 417 1315               Coating the rewind spring in the starter
Cover plate kit                    4147 007 1001               Under extreme winter conditions
Full harnesses:
– Universal harness L              4147 710 9002
– Universal harness XXL            4147 710 9004
Chest strap                        0000 790 7700               for universal harness
Tool backpack                      4147 881 5700

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5.     Service accessories

5.1    New special tools

               1                                   2                                            3


                                            6
                                                                                     7
               5

                                                                                                                317TI028 KN
      Designation                   Part number        Use
 1    Setting gauge                 0000 890 6400      Setting the air gap between ignition module and
                                                       flywheel
 2    Press sleeve                  4147 893 2400      Press in oil seal
 3    Flange                        5910 850 4201      Leak testing
 4    Puller                        5910 890 4408      Removing the drive pinion of the gearbox
 5    Sleeve                        5910 893 1709      Mounting the hookless snap ring
 6    Ring                          5910 893 7005      Place on the clutch housing to protect the guide
                                                       sleeves
 7    Puller                        5910 890 4503      Removing the flywheel and the starter-side half of the
                                                       crankcase

5.2    Existing special tools
The existing special tools are listed in the Service
Manual for STIHL FS 240 C, FS 260 C, FS 360 C,
FS 410 C, FS 460 C.

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5.3     Aids

Designation                                   Part number     Use
Set of gaskets                                4147 007 1600   Engine
Set of carburetor parts                       4147 007 1700   Carburetor
Grease (225 g tube)                           0781 120 1111   Lubricating oil seals, sliding and bearing
                                                              points
Press fluid OH 723                            0781 957 9000
STIHL gear lubricant for brushcutters                         Lubricating the gearbox and lubrication
                                                              between the rope rotor and starter post
– Tube 80 g                                   0781 120 1117
– Tube 225 g                                  0781 120 1118
STIHL multi-purpose grease                                    Lubricating the drive shaft
– Tube 80 g                                   0781 120 1109
– Tube 225 g                                  0781 120 1110
Tube of sealant Dirko HT red                  0783 830 2000   Sealing the crankcase
Standard solvent-based degreasant not                         Cleaning mating surfaces and
containing any chlorinated or                                 carburetor, cleaning the crankshaft stub
halogenated hydrocarbons                                      and the cone in the flywheel

6.      Spare parts
The spare parts lists will be available in time for the
market launch and are already contained on the
03/2010 edition of the STIHL Service
Communication System DVD.

7.      Servicing
The specific national safety regulations and the
safety instructions in the instruction manual must be
observed if the machine has to be started up during
servicing.

7.1     Tightening torques
The tightening torques are listed in the Service
Manual for STIHL FS 240 C, FS 260 C, FS 360 C,
FS 410 C, FS 460 C.

7.2     Service notes
Service and repair procedures are included in the
Service Manual STIHL FS 240 C, FS 260 C,
FS 360 C, FS 410 C, FS 460 C.

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7.3    Serial number

                                                                                                                FS 360 C-E
                                                                Code    Type of Repair
                                                                 1      Replace short block.
                                                                 2      Replace crankcase, crankcase
                                                                        gasket or re-seal crankcase.
                                                                        Includes air leak test.                  100

                                                  317TI029 KN
                                                                 3      Replace crankshaft main
                                                                        bearing(s). Includes air leak test.      100
                                                                 4      Replace crankshaft seal(s).
The serial number is on the bottom of the machine.
                                                                        Includes air leak test.                  60
7.4    Repair times                                              5      Perform engine air leak test.            40
                                                                 6      Replace cylinder and/or piston.
The specified repair times apply for trained and
                                                                        Includes air leak test and repair of
qualified personnel as well as for properly equipped
                                                                        components causing failure.              55
repair shops.
                                                                 7      Replace ignition module or
The repair times are specified in minutes.                              flywheel. Includes stop circuit test.    25
                                                                 8      Replace fuel tank line, tank vent, or
                                                                        fuel pick-up body.                       20
                                                                 9      Replace intake manifold or intake
                                                                        flange.                                  20
                                                                10      Repair or replace carburetor.
                                                                        Includes fuel system testing.            30
                                                                11      Repair throttle control.                 20
                                                                12      Repair or replace rewind starter.        15
                                                                13      Repair or replace clutch, clutch
                                                                        shoes or clutch springs.                 30
                                                                14      Replace muffler.                         15
                                                                15      Replace air filter or filter housing.    15
                                                                16      Repair or replace stop switch.
                                                                        Includes circuit testing.                25
                                                                17      Replace clutch housing.                  20
                                                                18      Replace drive shaft and/or drive
                                                                        tube.                                    25
                                                                19      Replace bearing liner in drive tube.     20
                                                                20      Replace limit stop or deflector.         15
                                                                21      Replace gears and/or bearings in
                                                                        gearbox.                                 35
                                                                22      Replace fuel tank.                       20
                                                                40      Miscellaneous repairs and other
                                                                        repairs not listed.                      15
                                                                45      Handling allowance only-no labor.        10
                                                                50      No labor.                                0

© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2010                               Technical Documentation
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