Stihl 036 Instruction Manual - Page 34

STOP 0 5 3 4 143BA019 KN 143BA020 KN 143BA021 KN Alternative method of starting: • Hold the rear handle tightly between your legs, just above the knees. • Grip the front handle firmly with your left hand your thumb should be under the handle. • Pull the starter grip slowly with your right hand until you feel it engage then give the grip a brisk strong pull and push down the front handle at the same time do not pull out starter rope more than 70 cm (about 28 in) it might otherwise break. Do not let the starter grip snap back guide it slowly into the housing so that the starter rope can rewind properly. If engine is new, pull starter grip several times to prime the fuel line. When engine begins to fire: • Press the button of the decom• pression valve - Move Master Control lever to and continue cranking - blip the throttle trigger interlock and throttle trigger the Master Control lever will move to "Run" position and the engine settles down to idling speed. As the chain brake is still engaged, the engine must be returned to idling speed - or the clutch might otherwise be damaged.