Operating Instructions - Stihl SR 200 Instruction Manual

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► Place the unit securely on the ground and
make sure that bystanders are well clear of
the nozzle outlet.
► Make sure you have a firm footing: Hold the
unit with your left hand on the container and
put one foot against the base plate to prevent
it from slipping.
► Pull the starter grip slowly with your right hand
until you feel it engage and then give it a brisk
strong pull. Do not pull out the starter rope to
full length – it might otherwise break.
► Do not let the starter grip snap back. Guide it
slowly back into the housing so that the starter
rope can rewind properly.
► Continue cranking until the engine runs.
9.3 Other Hints on Starting
9.3.1 If the engine stops while the choke
knob in on g or during acceleration
► Move the choke knob to < and continue
cranking until the engine runs.
9.3.2 If engine does not start
► Make sure all settings are correct (choke
knob, setting lever in run position F).
► Repeat the starting procedure.
9.3.3 If fuel tank has been run completely
dry and then refueled
► Press the manual fuel pump bulb at least five
times – even if the bulb is filled with fuel.
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9.4 As soon as the engine runs
► Operate the throttle trigger.
► Choke knob automatically returns to the run
position F when the throttle trigger is operated.
9.4.1 At very low outside temperatures
► Open throttle slightly – warm up the engine for
a short period.
9.5 Stopping the Engine
► Move the setting lever in the direction of 0 –
the engine stops – the setting lever springs
back to the on position.

10 Operating Instructions

10.1 During Operation
After a long period of full throttle operation, allow
the engine to run for a short while at idle speed
so that engine heat can be dissipated by the flow
of cooling air. This helps protect engine-mounted
10 Operating Instructions
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