Stihl BT 131 Instruction Manual page 12

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9.4 Cranking
► Place the unit on the ground:
► Check that the auger brake is engaged.
► Make sure you have a safe and secure foot‐
ing.
► Put your left foot on the handle frame.
► Left hand on the handle frame – do not touch
the throttle trigger or lockout lever – your
thumb should be under the fan housing.
► 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 until the engine runs.
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9 Starting / Stopping the Engine
9.4.1 As Soon As the Engine Runs
► Depress throttle trigger lockout and immedi‐
ately blip the throttle trigger – the choke knob
moves to the run F position.
NOTICE
Since the auger brake is still engaged, the
engine must be returned to idling speed immedi‐
ately – or the clutch might otherwise be dam‐
aged.
B
► Stand the machine on the tip of the auger.
► Disengage the auger brake by moving the
activating lever to position B. Your earth auger
is now ready for operation.
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