Transporting The Unit - Stihl HT 56 C Instruction Manual

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 engine runs.
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As soon as the engine runs
Press down the throttle trigger
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lockout and open the throttle – the
choke knob moves to the run
position F. After a cold start, warm
up the engine by opening the
throttle several times.
WARNING
Make sure the carburetor is correctly
adjusted. The saw chain must not move
when the engine is idling.
Your machine is now ready for
operation.
Shut off the engine.
Move the stop switch in the direction
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of 0 – the engine stops – release
the stop switch – it springs back to
the run position.
HT 56 C
Other Hints on Starting
Engine stalls in cold start position g or
under acceleration
Move the choke knob to < and
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continue cranking until the engine
runs.
Engine does not start in warm start
position <
Move the choke knob to g and
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continue cranking until the engine
runs.
If the engine does not start
Check that all settings are correct.
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Check that there is fuel in the tank
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and refuel if necessary.
Check that the spark plug boot is
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properly connected.
Repeat the starting procedure.
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Fuel tank run until completely dry
After refueling, press the manual
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fuel pump bulb at least five times –
even if the bulb is filled with fuel.
Set the choke knob to suit the
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engine temperature.
Start the engine.
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Transporting the Unit

The unit features a split drive tube that
helps save space during transportation.
Disconnecting the Drive Tube
Disconnect the shoulder strap from
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the carrying ring.
Place the unit on the ground:
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3
2
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Loosen the star knob (1) – do not
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remove it.
Pull the front drive tube (2) out of the
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coupling sleeve (3).
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