Stihl MS 261 C-MQ Instruction Manual page 39

Cranking
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
and push down the front handle at
the same time. Do not pull out the
starter rope to full length – it might
otherwise break. Do not let the
starter grip snap back. Guide it
slowly back into the housing so that
the starter rope can rewind properly.
Machines without additional manual fuel
pump: If the engine is new or after a long
out-of-service period or if the tank has
been run dry (engine stops), it may be
necessary to pull the starter rope several
times to prime the fuel system.
MS 261 C-MQ
Starting the Saw
Decompression valve
Press in the button to open the
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decompression valve.
The decompression valve closes as
soon as the engine fires. For this reason
you must press in the button before each
starting attempt.
WARNING
Bystanders must be well clear of the
general work area of the saw.
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Push the hand guard (1) forward –
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the chain is locked.
Depress the throttle trigger
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lockout (2) and throttle trigger (3)
and hold them in that position –
move Master Control lever (4) to
start position (}) and let go of the
throttle trigger and throttle trigger
lockout at the same time.
Hold and start your saw as
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described.
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