Stihl FS 56 Instruction Manual page 17

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► Hold the unit firmly on the ground with your left
hand and press down – do not touch the throt‐
tle trigger, lockout lever or stop switch.
NOTICE
Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.
► Hold the starter grip with your right hand.
13.2.4 Version without ErgoStart
► Pull the starter grip slowly until you feel it
engage and then give it a brisk strong pull.
13.2.5 Version with ErgoStart
► Pull the starter grip steadily.
NOTICE
Do not pull out the starter rope all the way – 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.
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13 Starting / Stopping the Engine
13.2.6 As soon as the engine runs
► Press down the throttle trigger lockout and
open the throttle – the choke lever moves to
the run position F. After a cold start, warm up
the engine by opening the throttle several
times.
WARNING
Make sure the carburetor is correctly adjusted.
The cutting attachment must not rotate when the
engine is idling.
Your machine is now ready for operation.
13.3 Stopping the Engine
► Move the stop switch in the direction of 0 – the
engine stops – release the stop switch – it
springs back to the run position.
13.4 Other Hints on Starting
Engine stalls in cold start position g or under
acceleration
► Move the choke knob to < and continue
cranking until the engine runs.
Engine does not start in warm start position <
► Move the choke knob to g and continue
cranking until the engine runs.
If the engine does not start
► Check that all settings are correct.
► Check that there is fuel in the tank and refuel if
necessary.
► Check that the spark plug boot is properly con‐
nected.
► Repeat the starting procedure.
Engine is flooded
► Move the choke knob to F and continue crank‐
ing until the engine runs.
Fuel tank run until completely dry
► After refueling, press the manual fuel pump
bulb at least five times – even if the bulb is fil‐
led with fuel.
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