Stihl MS 171 Instruction Manual page 35

All models
0
1
3
Push the hand guard (1) forward –
N
the chain is locked.
Press down trigger lockout (2) and
N
pull the throttle trigger at the same
time. Set Master Control lever (3) to:
Choke shutter closed (l)
If the engine is cold (also use this
–
position if the engine stopped when
you opened the throttle after
starting)
Starting throttle position (n)
If the engine is warm, i.e. if it has
–
been running for about one minute.
Hold and start your saw as
N
described.
MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C
When the engine begins to fire:
Set the Master Control lever to the
N
starting throttle position (n ).
Hold and start your saw as
N
described.
As soon as the engine runs
2
0
3
Press down the trigger lockout and
N
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.
5
N
The chain brake is now disengaged –
your saw is ready for operation.
4
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
Stopping the engine
N
Pull the hand guard back toward the
front handle.
NOTICE
Allow engine to warm up at part
throttle.
Move the Master Control lever to the
stop position (0).
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