Stihl SR 200 Instruction Manual page 19

Starting / Stopping the
Engine
Before Starting
Close valve lever (1) for solution
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feed.
Start the engine.
Observe safety precautions.
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NOTICE
Start your unit on a clean, dust-free
surface only to ensure that no dust is
sucked in.
The setting lever must be on F
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SR 200
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Press the manual fuel pump bulb at
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least five times – even if the bulb is
filled with fuel.
Cold Engine (cold start)
Turn the choke knob to g.
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Warm Engine (warm start)
Turn the choke knob to <.
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Also use this setting if the engine has
been running but is still cold.
Cranking
Place the unit securely on the
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ground and make sure that
bystanders are well clear of the
nozzle outlet.
Make sure you have a firm footing:
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Hold the unit with your left hand on
the container and put one foot
against the base plate to prevent it
from slipping.
Pull the starter grip slowly with your
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right hand until you feel it engage
and then give it a brisk strong pull.
Do not pull out the starter rope to full
length – it might otherwise break.
Do not let the starter grip snap back.
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Guide it slowly back into the housing
so that the starter rope can rewind
properly.
Continue cranking until the engine
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runs.
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