Stihl MS 150 TC Instruction Manual page 33

Choke shutter open (j)
if the engine is warm, i.e. if it has
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been running for about one minute.
Hold and start your saw as
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described.
When engine begins to fire
Move the choke lever to the open
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position (j).
Hold and start your saw as
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described.
MS 150 TC
As soon as the engine runs
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3
Press down trigger lockout and the
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blip the throttle trigger (3) – the
Master Control lever (4) moves to
the run position (F) and the engine
settles down to idling speed.
Pull the hand guard toward the
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control handle to disengage the
chain brake.
NOTICE
Always disengage chain brake before
accelerating the engine. High revs with
the chain brake engaged (chain locked)
will quickly damage the clutch and chain
brake.
After a cold start, warm up the
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engine at varying speeds – your saw
is ready for operation.
At very low outside temperatures
If idling behavior is erratic or
acceleration is poor:
Readjust carburetor if necessary,
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see "Adjusting the Carburetor".
If your saw is very cold (frost or ice
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on machine), start the engine and
keep it at a high idle speed (with
chain brake disengaged) until it
reaches normal operating
temperature.
Stopping the engine
Move Master Control lever to
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Stop 0.
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