Stihl MS 311 Instruction Manual page 24

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16.4 Actuating
► Pull the starter grip slowly with your right hand
until you feel it engage – and then give it a
brisk strong pull and push down the front han‐
dle at the same time. Do not pull out the
starter rope to full length – 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.
Machines without additional manual fuel pump: If
the engine is new or after a long out-of-service
period, it may be necessary to pull the starter
rope several times to prime the fuel system.
16.5 Starting the Chainsaw
WARNING
Bystanders must be well clear of the general
work area of the saw.
► Press the button, the decompression valve will
be opened
The decompression valve closes as soon as the
engine fires. For this reason you must press in
the button before each starting attempt.
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16 Starting / Stopping the Engine
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► Push the hand guard (1) forward – the chain is
locked.
► Press down the throttle trigger lockout (2) and
pull the throttle trigger (3) at the same time.
Set Master Control lever (4) to:
Position choke shutter closed l
– if engine is cold (even if the engine has stalled
during opening of throttle after starting)
Position starting acceleration n
– if engine is warm (once the engine has been
running for approx. one minute)
► Hold and start your saw as described.
16.6 When Engine Begins to Fire
► Move the Master Control leve (1) to the posi‐
tion warm start n
► Press in button to open the decompression
valve
► Hold and start your saw as described.
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STOP
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