Stihl SR 430 Instruction Manual page 18

English
Warm engine (warm start)
4
Press in the choke knob (4) and turn
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it to o.
Also use this setting if the engine has
been running but is still cold.
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Cranking
Place the unit securely on the
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ground and make sure that
bystanders are well clear of the
nozzle outlet.
Make sure you have a firm footing:
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Hold the unit with your left hand on
the housing and put one foot against
the base plate to prevent it slipping.
Pull the starter grip slowly with your
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right hand until you feel it engage
and then give it a brisk strong pull.
Do not pull out the starter rope to full
length – 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
4
Pull the throttle trigger – the choke
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knob (4) automatically returns to the
run position (e).
At very low outside temperatures
Open throttle slightly – warm up the
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engine for a short period.
SR 430, SR 450