Starting / Stopping The Engine - Stihl MS 250 Instruction Manual

English
Lift out the shutter (in front of spark
N
plug) vertically.
Turn the shutter 180°.
N
Refit the shutter.
N
Refit the carburetor box cover and
N
secure it with the knob.
Heated air is now drawn in from around
the cylinder to warm the carburetor – this
helps prevent carburetor icing.
NOTICE
At temperatures above + 20°C, always
close the shutter again. This is
necessary to avoid engine running
problems and overheating.
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Starting / Stopping the
Engine
Versions with Easy2Start
WARNING
This machine is extremely simple and
easy to start, even for children.
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal
injury:
do not allow children or other
–
unauthorized persons to attempt to
start or otherwise use the machine
never allow children or
–
unauthorized persons access to the
machine
never leave the machine
–
unattended while working or during
work breaks
after work, store in a safe, secure
–
location out of the reach of children
and other unauthorized persons
Positions of Master Control lever
STOP
0
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 closed l – this position is used
to start a cold engine.
Setting the Master Control lever
To move the Master Control lever from
the normal run position (F) to choke
closed (l), press down the throttle
trigger lockout and squeeze the throttle
MS 250