Stihl MS 231 Instruction Manual page 33

Versions with manual fuel pump
Press the fuel pump bulb at least
N
five times – even if the bulb is
already filled with fuel.
All models
0
1
4
Push the hand guard (1) forward –
N
the chain is locked.
Press down the trigger lockout (2)
N
and pull the throttle trigger (3) at the
same time. Set Master Control
lever (4) to:
MS 231, MS 231 C, MS 251, MS 251 C
Choke shutter closed (l)
If the engine is cold (also use this
–
position if the engine stopped when
you opened the throttle after
starting)
Starting throttle position (n)
If the engine is warm, i.e. if it has
–
been running for about one minute.
Hold and start your saw as
N
described.
When Engine Begins to Fire
Set the Master Control lever (4) to
N
the starting throttle position (n).
Hold and start your saw as
N
described.
2
3
As Soon as Engine Runs
N
STOP
4
0
As the chain brake is still engaged, the
engine must be returned to idling speed
immediately – or the engine housing and
chain brake might otherwise be
damaged.
N
The chain brake is now disengaged –
your saw is ready for operation.
4
3
Press down the trigger lockout and
blip the throttle trigger (3) – the
Master Control lever (4) moves to
the run position (F) and the engine
settles down to idling speed.
NOTICE
Pull the hand guard back toward the
front handle.
English
STOP
0
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