Starting And Stopping The Engine; Selecting The Correct Starting Procedure; Preparing The Engine For Start - Stihl BR 500 Instruction Manual

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► Turn the tank cap counterclockwise until it can be
removed.
► Remove the fuel tank cap.
NOTICE
Exposure to light, solar irradiation and extreme
temperatures, fuel may accelerate fuel decomposition. The
blower can be damaged if it is used with a fuel mix that has
become separated.
► Stir the fuel before topping up.
► Do not top up with fuel stored for more than 30 days.
► When topping up, ensure that no fuel is spilled and that
the fuel level remains at least 15 mm under the edge of the
tank.
► Fit the fuel tank cap on the tank opening.
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► Turn the tank cap clockwise and tighten it down firmly by
hand.
The fuel tank is closed.

9 Starting and Stopping the Engine

9.1

Selecting the correct starting procedure

When must the engine be prepared for starting?
The engine must be prepared for starting if the following
condition is met:
– The engine is at ambient temperature.
► Prepare engine for start and then start the engine.
When can the engine be started without preparation?
The engine can be started directly if the following condition
is met:
– The engine can be started without preparation if it has
been running for at least 1 minute and only shut down for
a short work break.
– The engine stopped when accelerated for the first time.
– The engine stopped because the fuel tank was empty.
► Start the engine.
9.2

Preparing the engine for start

► Select the correct starting procedure.
► Stand the blower on a level surface.
9 Starting and Stopping the Engine
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