Stihl 036 Instruction Manual - Page 36

Pull off the spark plug terminal - •• Take out screw and remove the • shroud - Unscrew and dry off the spark plug - • Set the Master Control lever to • Crank the engine several times with the starter to clear the combustion chamber - • Refit the spark plug and connect the spark plug terminal - • reassemble all other parts Set Master Control lever to "Warm Start" • even if engine is cold Press the button of the decompression valve - • Now start the engine. Fuel tank run until dry and then refueled • Press the button of the decompression valve - • Pull starter rope several times until fuel line is primed. The saw chain must always throw off a small amount of oil. • Never operate your saw without chain lubrication. If the chain is run dry the whole cutting attachment will be irretrievably damaged within a very short time. Always check chain lubrication and oil level in tank before starting work. • Every new chain has to be broken in for about 2 to 3 minutes. • After breaking in chain, check chain tension and adjust if necessary see section "Checking chain tension". 143BA024 KN 145BA011 K 1 Different quantities of oil are required for different bar lengths, types of wood and cutting techniques. Use the adjusting screw ( ) to vary the oil feed rate as required. • Most economic setting turn adjusting screw to " " • ( matic position). To increase oil feed - • turn adjusting screw clockwise. To reduce oil feed turn adjusting screw counterclockwise. Your chain must always be wetted with a film of lubricant.