Stihl MM 55 Instruction Manual page 15

g if the engine is cold
e If the engine is warm – even if the
engine has already run but is still
cold
Press the fuel pump bulb (9) at least
N
5 times - even when bulb is filled
with fuel
Starting
Fold in wheels, if present
N
Lay the unit on the ground in a
N
secure position: It must rest on the
flange of the engine and the support
on the frame. The working tool must
not touch the ground or any other
MM 55, MM 55 C
objects – see also
"Starting/stopping the engine" in the
MultTool Instruction Manual
Assume a steady stance – as
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shown; always stand at the side of
the machine – risk of injury by
rotating working tool!
With the left hand, press the
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machine firmly against the ground –
hand on loop handle
Do not stand or kneel on the shaft!
Grab the starter grip with your right
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hand
Version without Easy2Start
Pull the starter grip slowly until you
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feel it engage and then give it a
brisk, strong pull
Do not pull out the starter rope
completely – risk of breakage!
Version with Easy2Start
Pull the starter grip slowly until you
N
feel it engage and then give it a
slow, even pull
Do not pull out the starter rope
completely – risk of breakage!
Both versions
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
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When the engine has turned over for the
first time
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at the latest after the fifth time the
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starter rope is pulled, move the
choke lever (8) to e
continue cranking
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Once the engine is running
Blip the throttle trigger so that the
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engine settles down to idle speed
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