Stihl FS 55 R Product Instruction Manual - Page 31

Starting English Both versions 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 Continue cranking. When the engine begins to fire: 233BA020 KN 232TI015 KN 8 232BA014 KN 233BA014 KN N Place the unit on the ground: It must rest securely on the engine support and the deflector. Check that the cutting attachment 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. N Hold the starter grip with your right hand. Version without Easy2Start 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. Version with Easy2Start N Pull the starter grip slowly until you feel it engage and then pull it out slowly and steadily. Do not pull out the starter rope all the way - it might otherwise break. N After no more than five pulls, move the choke lever (8) to e. N Continue cranking. As soon as the engine runs Version with bike handle N Blip the throttle trigger - the engine settles down to idle speed. Version with loop handle N Squeeze the throttle trigger to disengage the tongue - the engine will settle down to idle speed. Your machine is now ready for operation. Make sure the carburetor is correctly adjusted. The cutting attachment must not rotate when the engine is idling. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 29