Stihl FR 230, Instruction Manual

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English 10 Starting and Stopping the Engine
► If the engine does not stop: Move the choke lever (2) to
position so that the engine does not flood.
The engine stops.
10.3 Starting the Engine
► Select the correct starting procedure.
► Stand the trimmer on a level surface.
► Straighten out the flexible drive tube and place it on the
ground. Make sure the cutting attachment is not touching
the ground or other objects.
► Remove the transport guard.
► Move the choke lever (1) to position .
► Press down the throttle trigger lockout (4) and hold it
there.
► Pull the throttle trigger (5) and hold it there.
► Move the slide control (3) to position
and hold
it there.
► Release the throttle trigger (5) and lockout lever (4).
The slide control (3) engages in position .
► Press the trimmer down on the ground with your left hand
on the powerhead and step on the carrying frame with
your left foot.
► Pull the starter grip slowly with your right hand until you
feel it engage.
► Pull the starter grip quickly and allow the starter rope to
rewind several times until the engine runs.
► Blip the throttle trigger (5).
The slide control springs (3) to position . The engine runs
at idling speed.
► If the cutting attachment rotates when the engine is idling:
Rectify the malfunction.
Idle speed adjustment is not correct.
► If the engine does not start: Prepare the engine for the
start and then try again to start the engine.
10.4 Stopping the Engine
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