Stihl FC 96 Manual De Instrucciones página 20

English
Starting the Engine
Press the manual fuel pump
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bulb (9) at least five times – even if
the bulb is already filled with fuel.
Press in the choke knob (8) and turn
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it to the position that suits the engine
temperature:
g if the engine is cold
< for warm start – also use this posi-
tion if the engine has been running
but is still cold.
The choke knob must engage in
position.
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Cranking
Place the unit on the ground: It must
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rest securely on the engine support
and the deflector.
To reduce the risk of accidents, check
that the cutting attachment is not
touching the ground or any other
obstacles.
Make sure you have a firm footing,
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either standing, stooping or
kneeling.
Hold the unit firmly on the ground
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with your left hand and press down
– do not touch the throttle trigger or
lockout lever – your thumb should
be under the fan housing.
NOTICE
Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.
Hold the starter grip with your right
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hand.
Pull the starter grip slowly until you
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feel it engage and then give it a brisk
strong pull.
NOTICE
Do not pull out the starter rope all the
way – it might otherwise break.
Do not let the starter grip snap back.
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Guide it slowly back into the housing
so that the starter rope can rewind
properly.
Continue cranking until the engine
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runs.
As soon as the engine runs
Press down the throttle trigger
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lockout and open the throttle – the
choke knob moves to the run
position F. After a cold start, warm
up the engine by opening the
throttle several times.
FC 96, FC 111