Stihl 017 Instruction Manual - Page 35
Information Before You Start, don't start yet, Starting
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144BA020 KN 143BA016 KN Information Before You Start - don't start yet - STOP 0 4 3 2 1 The four positions of the Master Control lever To start the engine, move the lever to the "cold start" position l (1) - do not use force. If the Master Control lever is in the "run" position # (3): Press down the throttle trigger interlock and move the Master Control downward. "Cold Start" position: Choke shutter is closed throttle trigger is in starting-throttle position. This position is used to start a cold engine. As soon as engine begins to fire, move the Master Control lever to "Warm Start" position n (2): Choke shutter is open throttle trigger is in starting-throttle position. If you leave the Master Control lever in the "cold start" position, the combustion chamber will flood and stall the engine. The Master Control lever must be in "warm start" position to start a warm engine. Also select this position if the engine has been running but is still cold. The Master Control lever is locked and can only be moved to the "run" position (3) after squeezing the throttle trigger. - do not use force - In the "warm start" position, continue cranking after engine begins to fire. As soon as the engine runs, immediately blip the throttle trigger so that the Master Control lever moves to the "run" position (3). To shut down the engine: Move the Master Control lever upward to "STOP" position $ b (4): The stop contact should engage the contact spring this cuts off the ignition system. 017, 018 Starting Only machines with easy start system: • Press in the button to open the decompression valve. The valve closes automatically as soon as the engine begins to fire. • For this reason the button should be pressed in before each starting attempt. 33
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