Stihl FS 131 Instruction Manual page 34

English
Version with Loop Handle
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2
1 Throttle trigger lockout
2 Throttle trigger
3 Stop switch with Run and Stop
positions. Depress the stop switch
(...) to switch off the ignition – see
"Function of stop switch and ignition
system".
Function of stop switch and ignition
system
The ignition is switched off and the
engine stopped when the stop switch is
pressed. The stop switch returns
automatically to the Run position when it
is released: The ignition is switched on
again after the engine stops – the engine
is then ready to start.
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Starting the Engine
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Press the manual fuel pump
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bulb (9) at least five times – even if
the bulb is already filled with fuel.
Press in the choke knob (8) and turn
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it to the position that suits the engine
temperature:
g if the engine is cold
< for warm start – also use this posi -
tion if the engine has been running
but is still cold.
The choke knob must engage in
position.
Cranking
Place the unit on the ground: It must
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rest securely on the engine support
and the deflector.
If fitted: Remove the transport guard
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from the cutting attachment.
To reduce the risk of accidents, check
that the cutting attachment is not
touching the ground of 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
lockout lever – your thumb should
be under the fan housing.
NOTICE
Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.
FS 131, FS 131 R