Stihl FS 40 Instruction Manual page 25

Starting the Engine
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Press the manual fuel pump
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bulb (4) at least five times – even if
the bulb is filled with fuel.
Cold engine (cold start)
5
Press in the choke lever (5) and turn
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it to g at the same time.
Warm engine (warm start)
5
Press in the choke lever (5) and turn
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it to < at the same time.
FS 40, FS 40 C, FS 50, FS 50 C
Also use this setting if the engine has
been running but is still cold.
Cranking
Place the unit on the ground: It must
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rest securely on the engine support
and the deflector. Check that the
cutting attachment is not touching
the ground or any other obstacles.
Make sure you have a safe and
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secure footing.
Hold the unit firmly on the ground
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with your left hand and press down
– do not touch the throttle trigger or
lockout lever.
NOTICE
Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.
Hold the starter grip with your right
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hand.
Version without Easy2Start
Pull the starter grip slowly until you
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feel it engage and then give it a brisk
strong pull.
Version with Easy2Start
Pull the starter grip steadily.
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NOTICE
Do not pull out the starter rope all the
way – it might otherwise break.
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.
Continue cranking until engine runs.
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