Stihl MS 171 Instruction Manual page 27

18 Starting / Stopping the Engine
Simultaneously pressing the throttle trigger lock‐
out and blipping the throttle trigger causes the
master control lever to jump from the warm
start n position to the operating position F.
To switch off the engine, set the master control
lever to Stop 0.
18.2.1
Position choke shutter closed l
– if the engine is cold
– if the engine stalls during opening of throttle
after starting
– If the fuel tank has run empty (engine stalled
out)
18.2.2
Position starting acceleration n
– if engine is warm (once the engine has been
running for approx. one minute)
– When the engine has turned over for the first
time
– after ventilation of the combustion chamber, if
the engine was flooded
18.3 Fuel pump
Press the fuel pump bulb several times – even if
it is still full of fuel:
– When starting for the first time
– If the fuel tank has run empty (engine stalled
out)
18.4 Holding the chain saw
There are two ways to hold the chain saw during
starting.
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18.4.1 On the ground
► Place the chain saw securely on the ground –
assume a steady stance – the saw chain must
not touch any objects and also must not touch
the ground
► With the left hand on handlebar, press the
chain saw firmly against the ground – thumb
wrapped around the handlebar
► Place your right foot through the rear handle
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