Stihl FS 40 Instruction Manual page 20

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N Hold the starter grip with your right
hand.
Models without ErgoStart
N Pull the starter grip slowly until you
feel it engage and then give it a brisk
strong pull.
Models with ErgoStart
N Pull the starter grip steadily.
Do not pull out the starter rope all
the way – it might otherwise
break.
N Do not let the starter grip snap back.
Guide it slowly back into the housing
so that the starter rope can rewind
properly.
N Continue cranking until the engine
runs.
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As soon as the engine runs
N Press down the interlock lever and
open the throttle – the choke lever
moves to the run position F . After a
cold start, warm up the engine by
opening the throttle several times.
Make sure the carburetor is
correctly adjusted. The cutting tool
must not rotate when the engine is
idling.
Your machine is now ready for
operation.
Shut off the engine.
N Move the stop switch in the direction
of 0 – the engine stops – release
the stop switch – it springs back to
the run position.
Other hints on starting
Engine stalls in cold start position g
or under acceleration
N Move the choke lever to < and
continue cranking until the engine
runs.
Engine does not start in warm start
position <
N Move the choke lever to g and
continue cranking until the engine
runs.
If the engine does not start
N Check that all settings are correct.
N Check that there is fuel in the tank
and refuel if necessary.
N Check that spark plug boot is
properly connected.
N Repeat the starting procedure.
Fuel tank run until dry
N After refueling, press the fuel pump
bulb at least five times – even if the
bulb is filled with fuel.
N Set the choke lever to suit the
engine temperature.
N Now start the engine.
FS 40, FS 40 C, FS 50, FS 50 C