Stihl FS 260 C Instruction Manual page 32

English
NOTICE
Do not pull out the starter rope all the
way – it might otherwise break.
Do not let the starter grip snap back.
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Guide it slowly back into the housing
so that the starter rope can rewind
properly.
Continue cranking until the engine
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runs.
As soon as the engine runs
Press down the throttle trigger
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lockout and open the throttle – the
choke knob moves to the run
position F. After a cold start, warm
up the engine by opening the
throttle several times.
WARNING
Make sure the carburetor is correctly
adjusted. The cutting attachment must
not rotate when the engine is idling.
Your machine is now ready for
operation.
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Stopping the Engine
Depress the momentary contact
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stop switch – the engine stops –
release the stop switch – it springs
back to the run position.
Other Hints on Starting
At very low outside temperatures
Set the engine to winter operation if
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necessary, see "Winter Operation".
If your machine is very cold (frost or
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ice on machine), start the engine
and keep it at a high idle speed
(cutting attachment rotates) until it
reaches normal operating
temperature.
Engine stalls in cold start position g or
under acceleration
Move the choke knob to < and
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continue cranking until the engine
runs.
Engine does not start in hot start
position <
Move the choke knob to g and
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continue cranking until the engine
runs.
If the engine does not start
Check that all settings are correct.
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Check that there is fuel in the tank
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and refuel if necessary.
Check that the spark plug boot is
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properly connected.
Repeat the starting procedure.
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Engine is flooded
Move the choke knob to F and
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continue cranking until the engine
runs.
Fuel tank run until completely dry
Recommendation: Carry out the
following steps irrespective of the
engine's operating condition before the
tank was run dry.
Turn the choke knob to g.
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Go to section on "Starting the
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Engine" and re-start the engine as
described for a cold engine.
FS 260 C, FS 360 C