Stihl FS 55R Instruction Manual page 26

English
Both versions
N Do not let the starter grip snap back.
Guide it slowly back into the housing
so that the starter rope can rewind
properly.
N Continue cranking.
When the engine begins to fire:
8
N
After no more than five pulls, move
the choke lever (8) to e.
N Continue cranking.
As soon as the engine runs
Version with bike handle
N Blip the throttle trigger – the engine
settles down to idle speed.
Version with loop handle
N Squeeze the throttle trigger to
disengage the tongue – the engine
will settle down to idle speed.
Your machine is now ready for
operation.
Make sure the carburetor is
correctly adjusted. The cutting
attachment must not rotate when
the engine is idling.
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Stopping the engine
N Move the slide control in direction of
the arrow (h) to STOP-0 or the stop
switch to STOP / 0.
If the engine does not start
Choke lever
If you did not move the choke lever to e
quickly enough after the engine began to
fire, the combustion chamber is flooded.
N Set the choke lever to e .
N Set the slide control, trigger lockout
lever and throttle trigger to the
starting throttle position.
N Start the engine by pulling the
starter rope briskly – 10 to 20 pulls
may be necessary.
If the engine still does not start
N
Move the slide control or stop switch
to STOP / 0.
N Remove the spark plug – see
"Spark Plug".
N Dry the spark plug.
N Crank the engine several times with
the starter to clear the combustion
chamber.
N Refit the spark plug – see "Spark
Plug".
N
Move the slide control or stop switch
to F / I.
N Set the choke lever to e – even if
the engine is cold.
N
Now start the engine.
Fuel tank run until completely dry
N After refueling, press the fuel pump
bulb at least five times – even if the
bulb is filled with fuel.
N Set the choke lever to suit the
engine temperature.
N Start the engine.
FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC