Stihl MS 231 Instruction Manual page 27

18 Starting / Stopping the Engine
18.6.1 Versions with manual fuel pump
► Press the manual fuel pump bulb at least five
times – even if the bulb is already filled with
fuel.
18.6.2 All models
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► Push the hand guard (1) forward – the chain is
locked.
► Press down the trigger lockout (2) and pull the
throttle trigger (3) at the same time. Set Mas‐
ter Control lever (4) to:
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 described.
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18.7 When engine begins to fire
► Set the Master Control lever (4) to the starting
throttle position (n).
► Hold and start your saw as described.
18.8 As soon as the engine runs
► Press down trigger lockout and the 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
As the chain brake is still engaged, the engine
must be returned to idling speed immediately –
or the engine housing and chain brake might oth‐
erwise be damaged.
► Pull the hand guard back towards the front
handle.
The chain brake is now disengaged – your saw is
ready for operation.
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