Information Before You Start; Starting / Stopping The Engine - Stihl BR 500 Instruction Manual

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4
Swing the shutter (4) to the winter
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position (r).
Tighten down the screw (3) firmly.
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Refit the filter cover and air filter
N
element.
At temperatures above 70°F (+20°C):
Always return the shutter (4) to the
N
summer position (s)
NOTICE
since there is otherwise a risk of engine
running problems due to overheating.
BR 500, BR 550, BR 600

Information Before You Start

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2
1 Setting lever
2 Throttle trigger
The three positions of the setting lever
Engine stop 0 – ignition interrupted,
engine stops. The setting lever does not
remain in ths position, it springs back.
Normal run position F – engine runs or is
ready to start. Throttle trigger can be
operated normally.
Lock position C – the throttle trigger can
be locked in three positions: 1/3 throttle,
2/3 throttle and full throttle. To
disengage the lock, move the setting
lever (1) back to the normal run
position F.
Starting / Stopping the
Engine
Starting the Engine
Observe safety precautions.
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NOTICE
Start your unit on a clean, dust-free
surface only to ensure that no dust is
sucked in.
The setting lever (1) must be on F
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Press the manual fuel pump bulb at
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least five times – even if the bulb is
filled with fuel.
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