Stihl HS 87, Instruction Manual

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001BA239 KN
► Place the cap on the opening and rotate it
counterclockwise until it engages the filler
neck.
► Continue rotating the cap counterclockwise
(about a quarter turn) – this causes the bottom
of the cap to be turned to the correct position.
► Turn the cap clockwise and lock it in position –
see section on "Closing".
6 Starting / Stopping the
Engine
► Observe safety precautions – see chapter on
"Safety Precautions and Working Techniques".
1
0000-GXX-1816-A0
The slide control (1) is in the normal run posi‐
tion
F
.
0000-GXX-1806-A0
► Press the manual fuel pump bulb at least five
times – even if the bulb is filled with fuel.
Cold engine (cold start)
2
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► Depress the outer ring (arrows) of the choke
knob (2) and then turn it to
g
.
Warm engine (warm start)
2
0000-GXX-1804-A0
► Depress the outer ring (arrows) of the choke
knob (2) and then turn it to
f
.
Also use this setting if the engine has been run‐
ning but is still cold.
6.1 Cranking
► Place the machine on the ground.
► Remove the blade scabbard. Check that the
cutting blades are not touching the ground or
any other obstacles.
► Make sure you have a safe and secure foot‐
ing.
► Hold the machine firmly with your left hand on
the fan housing and press down.
► Hold the starter grip with your right hand.
6 Starting / Stopping the Engine English
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