Stihl SR 340 Instruction Manual page 22

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As soon as engine runs:
: Move the setting lever (2) to the
lower stop so that the engine settles
down to idle speed.
To shut down the engine:
: Move the stop switch (1) to 0 or
STOP.
At very low outside temperatures:
Allow engine to warm up
As soon as engine runs:
: Move the setting lever to the lower
stop – the engine settles down to
idle speed.
: Open throttle slightly – warm up
engine for a short period.
SR 340, SR 420
If the engine does not start:
If you did not turn the choke knob to e
quickly enough after the engine began to
fire, the combustion chamber is flooded.
: Pull off the spark plug boot.
: Unscrew and dry off the spark plug.
: Move the stop switch to 0 or STOP.
: Open the throttle wide.
: Pull the starter rope several times to
clear the combustion chamber.
English / USA
: Fit the spark plug and reconnect the
spark plug boot.
: Move the stop switch to #
: Turn the choke knob to e
even if the engine is cold.
: Now start the engine.
Fuel tank run until dry and then
refueled
: Pull the starter rope several times to
prime the fuel line.
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