Starting / Stopping The Engine - Stihl MS 210 Instruction Manual

20 Starting / Stopping the Engine

► Lift out the shutter (in front of spark plug) verti‐
cally.
► Turn the shutter 180°.
► Refit the shutter.
► Refit the carburetor box cover and secure it
with the knob.
Heated air is now drawn in from around the cylin‐
der to warm the carburetor – this helps prevent
carburetor icing.
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NOTICE
At temperatures above + 20°C, always close the
shutter again. This is necessary to avoid engine
running problems and overheating.
20 Starting / Stopping the
Engine
20.1 Positions of Master Control
Lever
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 shutter closed (l) – this position is used
to start a cold engine.
20.2 Setting the Master Control
Lever
To move the Master Control lever from the nor‐
mal run position (F) to choke closed (l), press
down the throttle trigger lockout and squeeze the
throttle trigger at the same time and hold them in
that position – now set the Master Control lever.
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