Stihl BT 120 C Instruction Manual page 17

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When the engine begins to fire:
: Turn the choke knob to e and
continue cranking.
As soon as the engine runs:
:
Blip the throttle trigger (2) –
the slide control (3) moves to the run
position # and the engine settles
down to idle speed.
.
Since the auger brake is still
engaged, the engine must be
returned to idle speed immediately
– or the clutch might otherwise be
damaged.
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B
: Stand the unit on the tip of the
auger.
: Disengage the auger brake by
moving the activating lever to
position B. Your earth auger is now
ready for operation.
Make sure the carburetor is
correctly adjusted – the auger must
not rotate when the engine is idling.
To shut down the engine:
:
Push the slide control in direction of
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At very low outside temperatures:
Allow engine to warm up
As soon as the engine runs:
:
Blip the throttle trigger to disengage
the starting throttle position – the
slide control moves to the normal
run position # and the engine
returns to idle speed.
: Open throttle slightly – warm up the
engine for a short period.
If the engine does not start:
If you did not turn the choke knob to e
quickly enough after the engine began to
fire, the combustion chamber has
flooded.
:
Turn the choke knob to e
: Set the slide control, trigger
interlock and throttle trigger to the
starting throttle position.
:
Start the engine – pull the starter
rope briskly – 10 to 20 pulls may be
necessary.
If the engine still does not start:
:
Push the slide control in direction of
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BT 120 C