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FB 131
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Opening the threaded filler cap
N
Turn the cap counterclockwise until
it can be removed from the tank
opening.
N
Remove the filler cap.
Refueling
Take care not to spill fuel while fueling
and do not overfill the tank.
Closing the threaded filler cap
N
Position cap.
N
Turn the cap clockwise as far as it
will go and tighten it as securely as
possible by hand.
Controls
1
Throttle trigger lockout
2
Throttle trigger
3
Stop switch with Run and Stop
positions. Depress the stop switch
(
…
) to switch off the ignition – see
"Function of stop switch and ignition
system".
Function of stop switch and ignition
system
The ignition is switched off and the
engine stopped when the stop switch is
pressed. The stop switch returns
automatically to the Run position when it
is released: The ignition is switched on
again after the engine stops – the engine
is then ready to start.
Starting the Engine
N
Press the manual fuel pump
bulb (9) at least five times – even if
the bulb is already filled with fuel.
N
Press in the choke knob (8) and turn
it to the position that suits the engine
temperature:
The choke knob must engage in
position.
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Starting / Stopping the
Engine
2
1
3
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if the engine is cold
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for warm start – also use this posi
-
tion if the engine has been running
but is still cold.
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