Stihl FS 260 C Instruction Manual page 31

Starting the Engine
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Press the manual fuel pump
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bulb (4) at least five times – even if
the bulb is filled with fuel.
Cold engine (cold start)
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Press in the rim (arrows) of the
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choke knob (5) and then turn it to
g .
Also use this setting if the engine has
been running but is still cold.
Hot engine (hot start)
The engine has reached normal
operating temperature, then shut down
and restarted after more than 5 minutes.
FS 260 C, FS 360 C
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Press in the outer edge (arrows) of
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the choke knob (5) and then turn it
to <.
Cranking
Place the unit on the ground: It must
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rest securely on the engine's guard
plate and the deflector.
If fitted: Remove the transport guard
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from the cutting attachment.
To reduce the risk of accidents, check
that the cutting attachment is not
touching the ground of any other
obstacles.
Make sure you have a firm footing,
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either standing, stooping or
kneeling.
Hold the unit firmly on the ground
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with your left hand and press down
– do not touch the throttle trigger or
lockout lever – your thumb should
be under the fan housing.
NOTICE
Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.
Hold the starter grip with your right
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hand.
Alternative method of starting:
Engine warm and the machine hanging
from the harness.
Hold the machine firmly with your
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right hand on the drive tube, handle
support or handlebar.
With the machine behind you, press
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it against the left side of your body.
Hold the starter grip with your left
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hand.
Both methods:
Pull the starter grip steadily.
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