Winter Operation; Starting / Stopping The Engine - Stihl MS 201 T Instruction Manual

Full-time usage:
Part-time usage:
Occasional usage:
MS 201 T
every 3

Winter Operation

months
every 6
months
every 12
months
At temperatures below +50°F (+10°C)
Remove the chain sprocket cover –
N
see "Mounting the Bar and Chain"
Move the shutter (1) to the winter
N
position r.
In the winter position cold air is drawn in
along with warm air from around the
cylinder. This helps prevent air filter and
carburetor icing.
At temperatures above +70°F (+20°C)
Always move the shutter back to the
N
summer position s.
NOTICE
This is necessary to avoid engine
running problems and overheating.
Starting / Stopping the
Engine
The four positions of the Master Control
lever:
Stop 0 – engine off – the ignition is
switched off
Normal run position (F) – engine runs or
can fire.
Starting throttle (n) – this position is
used to start a warm engine. The Master
Control lever moves to the normal run
position as soon as the throttle trigger is
squeezed.
Choke shutter closed (l) – this position
is used to start a cold engine.
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