Stihl SR 200 Instruction Manual page 16

English
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 container and put one foot
against the base plate to prevent it
from 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.
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Other Hints on Starting
If the engine stops while the choke knob
in on g or during acceleration
Move the choke knob to < and
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continue cranking until the engine
runs.
If engine does not start
Make sure all settings are correct
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(choke knob, setting lever in run
position F).
Repeat the starting procedure.
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If fuel tank has been run completely dry
and then refueled
Press the manual fuel pump bulb at
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least five times – even if the bulb is
filled with fuel.
As soon as the engine runs
Operate the throttle trigger.
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Choke knob automatically returns to
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the run position F when the throttle
trigger is operated.
At very low outside temperatures
Open throttle slightly – warm up the
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engine for a short period.
SR 200