Stihl FS 500 Instruction Manual page 38

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1 Handlebar
For holding and controlling the unit
with the hand during operation.
2 Throttle Trigger
Controls the speed of the engine.
3 Slide Control
For starting throttle, run and stop.
Keeps the choke partially open
during starting and switches off the
ignition to stop the engine.
4 Throttle Trigger Lockout
Must be depressed before the
throttle trigger can be activated.
5 Clamp Screws
Lock handlebar in selected position.
6 Hexagon Head Screw
Locks handlebar in selected
position.
7 Carrying Strip
The device to connect the unit to the
harness.
8 Fuel Pump
Provides additional fuel feed for a
cold start.
9 Choke Knob
Eases engine starting by enriching
mixture.
10 Air Diverter for Carburetor
Preheating
Prevents carburetor icing.
11 Carburetor Box Cover
Covers the air filter and the
carburetor.
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12 Fuel Tank
For fuel and oil mixture.
13 Spark Plug Boot with Cover
Connects the spark plug with the
ignition lead.
14 Decompression Valve
(Automatically Resetting)
Releases compression pressure to
make engine starting easier – when
activated.
15 Muffler with Spark Arresting
Screen
Muffler reduces exhaust noises and
diverts exhaust gases away from
operator.
Spark arresting screen is designed
to reduce the risk of fire.
16 Starter Grip
The grip of the pull starter, for
starting the engine.
17 Carburetor Adjusting Screws
For tuning the carburetor.
18 Fuel Filler Cap
For closing the fuel tank.
19 Machine Support
For resting machine on the ground.
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1 Mowing Head
2 Deflector with Skirt for Mowing
Heads
3 Skirt
4 Line Limiting Blade
5 Deflector for Metal Mowing Tools
6 Metal Mowing Tool
Definitions
1 Mowing Head
The cutting attachment, i. e.
mowing head, for different
purposes.
FS 500, FS 550
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