Stihl FS 100 RX Product Instruction Manual - Page 26
Spark Plug. - throttle cable
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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 attachment must not rotate when the engine is idling. Your machine is now ready for operation. 552BA016 KN Shut off the engine. N Push the slide control in the direction of the arrow on the stop symbol (h) to STOP-0. At very low outside temperatures: As soon as the engine runs: N Blip the throttle trigger to disengage the starting throttle position. The slide control moves to the normal run position (F) - and the engine settles down to idle speed. N Open the throttle slightly. N Warm up the engine for a short period. If the engine does not start Choke knob If you did not turn the choke knob to e quickly enough after the engine began to fire, the combustion chamber is flooded. N Turn the choke knob to e. N Set the slide control, lockout lever and throttle trigger to the starting throttle position. N Start the engine by pulling the starter rope briskly - 10 to 20 pulls may be necessary. If the engine still does not start N Move the slide control to STOP-0. N Remove the spark plug - see "Spark Plug". N Dry the spark plug. N Crank the engine several times with the starter to clear the combustion chamber. N Refit the spark plug - see "Spark Plug". N Move the slide control to START. N Set the choke knob to e - even if the engine is cold. N Now start the engine. Throttle cable adjustment N Check adjustment of throttle cable - see chapter on "Adjusting the Throttle Cable". Fuel tank run until completely dry N After refueling, press the fuel pump bulb at least five times - even if the bulb is filled with fuel. N Set the choke knob according to engine temperature. N Start the engine. 24 FS 100 RX