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► Turn main switch (1) to I.
► Push fuel cock (2) in the direction of the arrow.
► Push choke lever (3) in the direction of the
arrow.
► Push throttle lever (4) in the direction of the
arrow.
► Press the water pump to the ground with the
left hand on upper frame (1) and place the
right foot on lower frame (2).
► Slowly pull out starter handle (3) with the right
hand to the point of noticeable resistance.
► Keep quickly pulling out and returning starter
handle (3) until the engine is running.
► Push the choke lever back so the engine does
not stall.
8.2
Stopping the Engine
► Turn main switch (1) to 0.
The engine stops.
9
Checking the Water Pump
9.1
Checking the Controls
► Start the engine.
► Turn the main switch to 0.
The engine stops.
► If the engine does not cut out:
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9 Checking the Water Pump
► Close the fuel cock and do not use the
water pump; consult a STIHL dealer.
The main switch is defective.
10 Using the Water Pump
10.1
Securing the Water Pump
► Secure the water pump so it cannot move.
10.2
Routing the Suction Hose
To prevent excessive strain on the threaded con‐
nection of the suction opening and to prevent the
seal from being crushed or moved, place a suita‐
ble object under the suction hose.
► Place a suitable object (1) under suction
hose (2) so that it runs as straight as possible
and has no kinks.
10.3
Operating the Pump
The pump delivery rate can be adjusted by mov‐
ing the throttle lever.
► Move the throttle lever to position
pump delivery rate decreases.
► Move the throttle lever to position
pump delivery rate increases.
11 After Finishing Work
11.1
After Finishing Work
► Connect the water pump to a water source in
such a way that no sand or dirt can be taken
in.
► Start the engine.
Sand and dirt are flushed out of the water
pump and hoses.
► Stop the engine.
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