Stihl KM 55 R Product Instruction Manual - Page 16

English 9 8 Starting 232BA012 KN 232BA014 KN 233BA014 KN 232BA011 KN N Set the choke lever (8) to 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. N Place the unit on the ground: Check that the working tool is not touching the ground or any other obstacles - see also "Starting / Stopping the Engine" in the KombiTool instruction manual. 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. 14 KM 55 R, KM 55 RC