Stihl FS 260 C Notice D'emploi page 30

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Starting the Engine
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Press the fuel pump bulb (4) at least
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five times – even if the bulb is filled
with fuel.
Cold engine (cold start)
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Press in the outer edge (arrows) of
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the choke knob (5) and then turn it
to g .
Also use this setting if the engine has
been running but is still cold.
Hot engine (hot start)
The engine has reached normal
operating temperature, then shut down
and restarted after more than 5 minutes.
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5
Press in the outer edge (arrows) of
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the choke knob (5) and then turn it
to <.
Cranking
Place the unit on the ground: It must
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rest securely on the engine's guard
plate and the deflector. Check that
the cutting attachment is not
touching the ground of any other
obstacles.
Make sure you have a firm footing –
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either standing, stooping or
kneeling.
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.
Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.
Hold the starter grip with your right
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hand.
Alternative method of starting:
Engine warm and the machine hanging
from the harness.
Hold the machine firmly with your
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right hand on the drive tube, handle
support or handlebar.
With the machine behind you, press
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it against the left side of your body.
Hold the starter grip with your left
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hand.
Pull the starter grip steadily.
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Do not pull out the starter rope all the
way – it might otherwise break.
FS 260 C, FS 360 C