Stihl FC 90 Product Instruction Manual - Page 21

Symbol on slide control 7 h - stop symbol and arrow. To stop the engine, push the slide control in the direction of the arrow on the stop symbol (h) to STOP-0. Starting N Press down the trigger lockout lever and squeeze the throttle trigger. N and hold them in that position. N Move the slide control to START and hold it there. N Now release the throttle trigger, slide control and trigger lockout in that order. This is the starting throttle position. 9 8 N Set the choke knob (8) 249BA057 KN g if the engine is cold e for warm start - also use this posi- tion if the engine has been running but is still cold. N Press the fuel pump bulb (9) at least five times - even if the bulb is already filled with fuel. Starting N Place the unit on the ground: It must rest securely on the engine support and the deflector. Check that the blade is not touching the ground or any other obstacles. N Make sure you have a safe and secure footing. N Hold the unit with your left hand and press it down firmly - your thumb should be under the fan housing. Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube. 552BA015 KN 552BA014 KN English N Hold the starter grip with your right hand. N Pull the starter grip slowly until you feel it engage and then give it a brisk strong pull. Do not pull out the starter rope all the way - it might otherwise break. N Do not let the starter grip snap back. Guide it slowly back into the housing so that the starter rope can rewind properly. N Crank the engine until it begins to fire. After no more than five attempts, turn the choke knob to e. N Continue cranking. As soon as the engine runs N Blip the throttle trigger. The slide control moves to the normal run position F - and the engine settles down to idle speed. Make sure the carburetor is correctly adjusted. The cutting blade must not rotate when the engine is idling. Your machine is now ready for operation. 552BA016 KN FC 90 19