Stihl FS 85 Instruction Manual page 77

15 Starting / Stopping the Engine
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► Set the choke lever (8) to:
if the engine is cold
g
for warm start – also use this position if the
e
engine has been running but is still cold.
► Press the manual fuel pump bulb (9) at least
five times – even if the bulb is filled with fuel.
15.2.1 Cranking
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► Place the unit on the ground: It must rest
securely on the engine support and the deflec‐
tor.
► If fitted: Remove the transport guard from the
cutting attachment.
To reduce the risk of accidents, check that the
cutting attachment is not touching the ground of
any other obstacles.
► Make sure you have a firm footing, either
standing, stooping or kneeling.
► Hold the unit firmly on the ground with your left
hand and press down – do not touch the throt‐
tle trigger or lockout lever – your thumb should
be under the fan housing.
NOTICE
Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.
► Hold the starter grip with your right hand.
► Pull the starter grip slowly until you feel it
engage and then give it a brisk strong pull.
NOTICE
Do not pull out the starter rope all the way – 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.
► Continue cranking.
15.2.2 When engine begins to fire
► Set the choke lever to e.
► continue cranking until the engine runs.
15.2.3 As soon as the engine runs
► Blip the throttle trigger immediately. The slide
control moves to the normal run position F –
and the engine settles down to idle speed.
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