Winter Operation; Starting / Stopping The Engine - Stihl MS 200 Instruction Manual

The chain brake functions only if the
hand guard has not been modified in any
way.
Checking the chain brake for proper
functioning
Each time before starting work: Block
the chain while the engine is idling (hand
guard towards the nose of the guide bar)
and accelerate the engine up to full
throttle briefly (3 sec. max.) – the saw
chain must not rotate. The hand guard
must be free of dirt and easily moveable.
Servicing the chain brake
The chain brake is subject to wear due
to friction (normal wear). In order for it to
fulfill its function, it must be serviced and
maintained periodically by trained
personnel. STIHL recommends that
maintenance and repair work be carried
out only by authorized STIHL dealers.
The following intervals must be complied
with:
Full-time use: quarterly
Part-time use: every six
months
Occasional use: yearly
MS 200

Winter Operation

At temperatures below about 10°C
2
1
N Take out the screw (1).
N Pull out the shutter (2), turn it over
so that the window is facing down
and then push it back into position.
N Refit the screw (1).
The shutter is now in the winter position.
Heated air is now drawn in from around
the cylinder to help prevent air filter and
carburetor icing.
At temperatures above 10°C
N Return the shutter to the summer
position.
This is necessary to avoid engine
running problems and
overheating.
Starting / Stopping the
Engine
The four positions of the Master
Control lever
STOP
0
Stop 0 – engine off – ignition is switched
off
Operating position F – engine is
running or can start
Warm start n – this position is for
starting the warm engine
Cold start l – this position is for
starting the cold engine
Adjust Master Control lever
The throttle trigger lockout and throttle
trigger must be pressed simultaneously
to adjust the Master Control lever from
the operating position F to cold start l.
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