Operating Instructions; Cleaning The Air Filter - Stihl FS 100 RX Instruction Manual

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: Unscrew and dry off the spark plug.
: Open the throttle wide.
: Crank the engine several times with
the starter to clear the combustion
chamber.
: Refit the spark plug. Connect the
spark plug boot (press it down
firmly).
: Move the slide control to START.
: Set the choke knob to e –
even if engine is cold.
: Now start the engine.
Throttle cable adjustment
: Check adjustment of throttle cable –
see "Adjusting the Throttle Cable".
Tank run until dry
: After refueling, press the fuel pump
bulb at least five times – even if bulb
is filled with fuel.
: Set choke knob according to engine
temperature.
: Now start the engine.
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Operating Instructions

During break-in period
A factory new machine should not be run
at high revs (full throttle off load) for the
first three tank fillings. This avoids
unnecessary high loads during the
break-in period. As all moving parts
have to bed in during the break-in
period, the frictional resistances in the
engine are greater during this period.
The engine develops its maximum
power after about 5 to 15 tank fillings.
During operation
After a long period of full-throttle
operation, allow engine to run for a while
at idle speed so that the heat in the
engine can be dissipated by flow of
cooling air. This protects engine-
mounted components (ignition,
carburetor) from thermal overload.
After finishing work
Wait for engine to cool down. Drain the
fuel tank. Store the machine in a dry
place. Check tightness of nuts and
screws (not adjusting screws) at regular
intervals and retighten as necessary.

Cleaning the Air Filter

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Dirty air filters reduce engine power,
increase fuel consumption and make
starting more difficult.
If there is a noticeable loss of engine
power:
: Set the choke knob to g.
: Take out the screw (1) and remove
the filter cover (2).
: Clean away loose dirt from around
the filter.
: Grip the filter element (3) at the
notch (arrow) in the filter housing (4)
and take it out.
: Fit a new filter element. As a
temporary measure you can knock it
out on the palm of your hand or blow
it out. Do not wash.
: Replace any damaged parts.
: Install filter element in the filter
housing.
: Refit the filter cover.
: Insert the screw and tighten it down
firmly.
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