Stihl MS 171 Instruction Manual page 38

English
Versions with Easy2Start
The Easy2Start stores the energy
required to start the saw. For this reason
there may be a delay of a few seconds
between cranking the engine and it
actually starting.
There are two ways of starting machines
with Easy2Start:
N Hold the starter grip with your right
hand and pull it out slowly and
steadily – or – hold the starter grip
with your right hand and give it
several short pulls, using only a
short length of rope for each pull.
N Push down the handle while
cranking. Do not pull out the rope to
its full length – it might otherwise
break.
N Do not let the starter grip snap back.
Guide it slowly back into the housing
so that the starter rope can rewind
properly.
Starting the saw
Bystanders must be well clear of
the general work area of the saw.
N Observe safety precautions.
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Versions with manual fuel pump
N Press the fuel pump bulb at least
five times – even if the bulb is
already filled with fuel.
All models
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N Push the hand guard (1) forward –
the chain is locked.
N Press down trigger lockout (2) and
pull the throttle trigger at the same
time. Set Master Control lever (3) to:
Choke shutter closed (l)
– If the engine is cold (also use this
position if the engine stopped when
you opened the throttle after
starting)
Starting throttle position (n)
– If the engine is warm, i.e. if it has
been running for about one minute.
N Hold and start your saw as
described.
MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C
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