Cleaning The Air Filter - Stihl BG 55 Instruction Manual

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.
As Soon as Engine Runs
BG 55, 65, SH 55
Blip the throttle trigger so that the
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lockout button pops out – the engine
settles down to idle speed.
BG 85, SH 85
Move the setting level forwards to
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end position.
Stopping the Engine
Move the stop switch to 0.
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Other Hints on Starting
If the engine stops during warm-up or
acceleration
Repeat the starting procedure – see
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"If the engine is cold".
If the engine does not start
Make sure all settings are correct
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(choke shutter, throttle trigger in
starting throttle position, stop switch
to I).
Repeat the starting procedure.
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If the engine still does not start
Move the stop switch to 0.
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Remove the spark plug – see
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"Spark Plug".
BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85
Dry the spark plug.
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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 stop switch to I.
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Set the choke lever to e – even if
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the engine is cold.
Now start the engine.
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If fuel tank has been run completely dry
and then refueled
6
Press the manual fuel pump
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bulb (6) at least five times – even if
the bulb is filled with fuel.
Set the choke lever according to
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engine temperature.
Start the engine.
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Cleaning the Air Filter

If there is a noticeable loss of engine
power
2
1
Move the choke lever to g
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Squeeze the tabs (1) together.
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Swing the filter cover (2) open and
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take it away.
Clean away loose dirt from around
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the filter.
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