Winter Operation; Starting / Stopping The Engine - Stihl MS 201 C-M Instruction Manual

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14.3 Checking Operation of the
Chain Brake
Before starting work: Run engine at idle speed,
engage the chain brake (push hand guard
towards bar nose) and open the throttle wide for
no more than 3 seconds – the chain must not
rotate. The hand guard must be free from dirt
and move freely.
14.4 Chain Brake Maintenance
The chain brake is subject to normal wear. It is
necessary to have it serviced and maintained
regularly by trained personnel. STIHL recom‐
mends that you have servicing and repair work
carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL
servicing dealer.
Maintain the following servicing intervals:
Full-time usage:
Part-time usage:
Occasional usage:

15 Winter Operation

15.1 At temperatures below +10 °C
► Remove chain sprocket cover – see "Mounting
the bar and chain"
► Set shutter to "winter operation" r
In the "winter operation" setting, heated air is
drawn in from around the cylinder and mixed with
cold air. This prevents air filter and carburetor
icing.
15.2 At temperatures above +20 °C
► Always return the shutter to the position for
"summer operation" s
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every 3 months
every 6 months
every 12 months
NOTICE
Risk of engine malfunction – overheating!
16 Starting / Stopping the
Engine
16.1 Positions of Master Control
Lever
STOP or † – Master Control lever must be
pushed in direction of STOP or † to switch off
ignition. The Master Control lever springs back to
the run position F when it is released.
WARNING
The ignition is switched on again automatically
after the engine stops. Engine can be started by
operating the rewind starter.
Run position F – a hot engine is started in this
position or the engine runs in this position.
Start position } – a cold engine is started in this
position.
16.2 Setting the Master Control
Lever
To move the Master Control lever from the run
position F to start }, depress the trigger lockout
15 Winter Operation
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