Stihl KM 91 R Instruction Manual page 14

English
Starting the Engine
Press the manual fuel pump
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bulb (9) at least five times – even if
the bulb is already filled with fuel.
Press in the choke knob (8) and turn
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it to the position that suits the engine
temperature:
g if the engine is cold
< for warm start – also use this posi-
tion if the engine has been running
but is still cold.
The choke knob must engage in
position.
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Cranking
Place the power tool on the ground
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so that it rests on the machine
support: Check that the working tool
is not touching the ground or any
other obstacles – see also "Starting
/ Stopping the Engine" in the
KombiTool instruction manual.
Make sure you have a safe and
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secure footing.
Hold the unit with your left hand and
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press it down firmly – 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
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hand.
Pull the starter grip slowly until you
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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.
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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.
As soon as the engine runs
Press down the throttle trigger
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lockout and open the throttle – the
choke knob moves to the run
KM 91 R