Stihl 044 Instruction Manual - Page 32

144BA020 KN 143BA017 KN Information Before You Start - don't start the engine 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 turn off 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. 30 Starting STOP 0 1 2 • Observe safety precautions see section "Safety Precautions". Push hand guard forward (1): The chain is now locked Press throttle trigger interlock (2) and set Master Control lever to: for cold start l for warm start n (even if engine has been running but is still cold) 044