Stihl KM 90, Instruction Manual, Page: 20 / 74

19 KM 90, KM 90 R
English
: Set the choke knob ( 8 ):
For cold start to
g
For warm start to e
Also use this setting if engine has
been running but is still cold.
: Press the fuel pump bulb ( 9 ) at least
five times, even if the bulb is still
filled with fuel.
: Place the unit on the ground: It must
rest securely on the engine support .
Check that the tool is not touching
the ground or any other obstacles –
see also chapter "Starting/Stopping
the Engine" in the KombiTool
instruction manual.
: Make sure you have a firm footing.
: 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!
: Pull the starter grip slowly with your
right hand 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.
: Do not let the starter grip snap back.
Guide it slowly and vertically into the
housing so that the starter rope can
rewind properly.
249BA007 KN
9
8