Stihl FS 510 C Instruction Manual page 33

Symbols on choke knob
Run position F – a hot engine is started
in this position or the engine runs in this
position.
Start position } – a cold engine is
started in this position.
Starting the Engine
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Press the manual fuel pump
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bulb (4) at least five times – even if
the bulb is filled with fuel.
The choke knob is in the normal run
position F.
FS 510 C, FS 560 C
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If the engine is cold: Depress in the
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outer edge (arrows) of the choke
knob (5) and then turn it to Start }.
Cranking
Place the unit on the ground: It must
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rest securely on the engine's guard
plate and the deflector. Check that
the cutting attachment is not
touching the ground or any other
obstacles.
Make sure you have a firm footing,
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either standing, stooping or
kneeling.
Hold the unit firmly on the ground
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with your left hand and press down
– do not touch the throttle trigger or
throttle trigger lockout.
NOTICE
Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.
Hold the starter grip with your right
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hand.
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.
If the engine does not start: Turn the
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choke knob to the start position }
and repeat starting procedure.
Using the Machine
If you have started the machine for the
first time, refer to the notes on "Starting
for first time" in section "Other Hints on
Starting".
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