Stihl MS 171 Instruction Manual page 39

When the engine begins to fire:
N
Set the Master Control lever to the
starting throttle position ( n ).
N Hold and start your saw as
described.
As soon as the engine runs
0
5
3
4
N
Press down the trigger lockout and
the blip the throttle trigger (4) – the
Master Control lever (3) moves to
the run position F and the engine
settles down to idling speed.
MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C
N Pull the hand guard back toward the
front handle.
The chain brake is now disengaged –
your saw is ready for operation.
Always disengage chain brake
before accelerating the engine.
High revs with the chain brake
engaged (chain locked) will
quickly damage the clutch and
chain brake.
At very low outside temperatures:
N Allow engine to warm up at part
throttle.
Stopping the engine
N Move the Master Control lever to the
stop position (0).
If the engine does not start
If you did not move the Master Control
lever from the choke shutter closed
position (l) to the starting throttle
position (n) quickly enough, the engine
may be flooded.
N Move the Master Control lever to the
stop position (0).
N Remove the spark plug – see
"Spark Plug".
N Dry the spark plug.
N Crank the engine several times with
the starter to clear the combustion
chamber.
N
Refit the spark plug – see "Spark
Plug".
N Set Master Control lever to the
starting throttle position (n) – even
if the engine is cold.
N Now start the engine.
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