Winter Operation; Starting / Stopping The Engine - Stihl MS 201 C-M Instruction Manual

Check operation of chain brake
Before starting work: Run engine at idle
speed, engage the chain brake (push
hand guard toward bar nose).
Accelerate up to full throttle for no more
than 3 seconds – the chain must not
rotate. The hand guard must be free
from dirt and move freely.
Chain brake maintenance
The chain brake is subject to normal
wear. It is necessary to have it serviced
and maintained regularly by trained
personnel, such as your STIHL servicing
dealer, at the following intervals:
Full-time usage:
Part-time usage:
Occasional usage:
MS 201 C-M

Winter Operation

At temperatures below +50°F (+10°C)
Remove the chain sprocket cover –
N
see "Mounting the Bar and Chain"
every 3
months
every 6
months
Move the shutter (1) to the winter
N
position r.
every 12
months
In the winter position cold air is drawn in
along with warm air from around the
cylinder. This helps prevent air filter and
carburetor icing.
At temperatures above +70°F (+20°C)
Always move the shutter back to the
N
summer position s.
NOTICE
This is necessary to avoid engine
running problems and overheating.
Starting / Stopping the
Engine
Positions of Master Control Lever
STOP or † – Master Control lever must
be pushed in direction of STOP or † to
switch off ignition. The Master Control
lever springs back to the run position F
when it is released.
WARNING
The ignition is switched on again
automatically after the engine stops.
Engine can be started by operating the
rewind starter.
Normal run position (F) – engine runs or
can fire.
Start } – the engine is started in this
position.
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