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

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Crank the engine several times with
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the starter to clear the combustion
chamber.
Refit the spark plug – see "Spark
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Plug".
Move the slide control to START.
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Set the choke knob to e – even if
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the engine is cold.
Now start the engine.
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Throttle cable adjustment
Check adjustment of throttle cable –
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see chapter on "Adjusting the
Throttle Cable".
Fuel tank run until completely dry
After refueling, press the manual
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fuel pump bulb at least five times –
even if the bulb is filled with fuel.
Set the choke knob according to
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engine temperature.
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 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 protects engine-
mounted components (ignition,
carburetor) from thermal overload.
After Finishing Work
Storing for a short period: Wait for the
engine to cool down. Empty the fuel tank
and keep the machine in a dry place,
well away from sources of ignition, until
you need it again. For longer out-of-
service periods – see "Storing the
Machine".

Cleaning the Air Filter

If there is a noticeable loss of engine
power
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Turn the choke knob to g
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Take out the screw (1) and remove
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the filter cover (2).
Clean away loose dirt from around
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the filter.
Grip the filter element (3) at the
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cutout (arrow) in the filter
housing (4) and remove it.
Fit a new filter element. As a
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temporary measure you can knock it
out on the palm of your hand or blow
it out with compressed air. Do not
wash.
Replace damaged parts.
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Installing the filter
Install the filter element in the filter
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housing and fit the cover.
Insert the screw and tighten it down
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firmly.
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