Stihl MS 460 Instruction Manual page 32

English
Alternative method of starting:
Hold the rear handle tightly between
N
your legs, just above the knees.
Hold the front handle firmly with
N
your left hand – your thumb should
be under the handle.
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Pull the starter grip slowly with your
N
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.
If the engine is new, pull the starter rope
several times to prime the fuel system.
When engine begins to fire
STOP
0
6
4
5
Press in the decompression valve
N
button again.
Move the Master Control lever (4)
N
to n and continue cranking. As
soon as the engine runs,
immediately blip the throttle
trigger (5), the Master Control
lever (4) moves the the normal run
position F (6) and the engine settles
down to idling speed.
NOTICE
As the chain brake is still engaged, the
engine must be returned to idling speed
immediately – or the engine housing and
chain brake might otherwise be
damaged.
MS 460