Stihl MS 171 Instruction Manual page 35

When the engine has turned over for the
first time
Move the master control lever to the
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position starting acceleration n
Hold and start the chain saw
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Once the engine is running
0
5
3
4
Press the throttle trigger lockout and
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blip the throttle trigger (4); the
master control lever (3) jumps to the
operating position F and the engine
begins to idle
MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C
Pull the hand guard toward the
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handlebar
The chain brake is released – the chain
saw is ready for use.
NOTICE
Open the throttle only when the chain
brake is off. Increased engine speeds
with the chain brake on (saw chain is
stationary) will quickly damage the
clutch and chain brake.
At very low temperatures
let the engine warm up briefly with
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the throttle slightly open
Switch off the engine
Move the master control lever to the
N
stop position 0
If the engine does not start
The master control lever was not
returned from the position choke shutter
closed l to starting acceleration n in
time, the engine may be flooded.
Move the master control lever to the
N
stop position 0
Remove the spark plug – see
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"Spark plug"
Dry spark plug
N
Crank the engine several times with
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the starter – to clear the combustion
chamber
Replace the spark plug – see "Spark
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plug"
Set the master control lever to
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starting acceleration n – even if the
engine is cold
Restart the engine
N
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