Stihl MS 460 Instruction Manual page 36

English
Alternative method of starting:
Hold the rear handle tightly between
N
your legs, just above the knees.
Hold the front handle firmly with
N
your left hand – your thumb should
be under the handle.
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Pull the starter grip slowly with your
N
right hand until you feel it engage –
and then give it a brisk strong pull
and push down the front handle 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.
If the engine is new, pull the starter rope
several times to prime the fuel system.
When the engine begins to fire:
STOP
0
6
4
5
Press in the decompression valve
N
button again.
Move the Master Control lever (4)
N
to n and continue cranking – as
soon as the engine runs,
immediately blip the throttle
trigger (5) – the Master Control
lever (4) will move to the "Run"
position F (6) and the engine will
settle down to idling speed.
As the chain brake is still engaged, the
engine must be returned to idling speed
immediately – or the engine housing and
chain brake might otherwise be
damaged.
MS 460