Stihl FS 56 Instruction Manual page 26

English
Hold the starter grip with your right
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hand.
Version without ErgoStart
Pull the starter grip slowly until you
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feel it engage and then give it a brisk
strong pull.
Version with ErgoStart
Pull the starter grip steadily.
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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.
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As soon as the engine runs
Press down the throttle trigger
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lockout and open the throttle – the
choke lever 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.
Stopping the Engine
Move the stop switch in the direction
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of 0 – the engine stops – release
the stop switch – it springs back to
the run position.
Other Hints on Starting
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 warm 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
After refueling, press the manual
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fuel pump bulb at least five times –
even if the bulb is filled with fuel.
Set the choke lever to suit the
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engine temperature.
Now start the engine.
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FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC