Stihl FS 490 C-M Instruction Manual page 30

English
Symbols on choke knob
FS 490 FS 460
FS 360, 410, 460
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.
Starting the Engine
FS 360, 410, 460
4
FS 490
4
Press the manual fuel pump
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bulb (4) at least five times – even if
the bulb is filled with fuel.
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The choke knob is in the normal run
position F.
FS 360, 410, 460
5
FS 490
5
If the engine is cold: Depress in the
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outer edge (arrows) of the choke
knob (5) and then turn it to Start }.
Cranking
Place the unit on the ground: It must
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rest securely on the engine's guard
plate and the deflector. Check that
the cutting attachment is not
touching the ground or any other
obstacles.
Make sure you have a firm footing,
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either standing, stooping or
kneeling.
Hold the unit firmly on the ground
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with your left hand and press down
– do not touch the throttle trigger or
throttle trigger lockout.
NOTICE
Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.
Hold the starter grip with your right
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hand.
Pull the starter grip steadily.
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NOTICE
Do not pull out the starter rope all the
way – it might otherwise break.
Do not let the starter grip snap back.
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Guide it slowly back into the housing
so that the starter rope can rewind
properly.
Continue cranking until the engine
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runs.
If the engine does not start: Turn the
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choke knob to the start position }
and repeat starting procedure.
FS 360 C-M, FS 410 C-M, FS 460 C-M, FS 490 C-M