Stihl BG 50 User Manual

BG 55, BG 65, BG 85, SH 55, SH 85
English
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BG 85, SH 85
N Move the stop switch (1) to the run
position I.
N Squeeze the throttle trigger (2) and
move the setting lever (4) to midway
position at the same time.
N Release the throttle trigger – this is
the starting throttle position.
The setting lever enables you to select
and hold any throttle position between
idle and full throttle. Move the setting
lever to the idle position before shutting
off the engine.
All models
Setting the choke lever
N Press the manual fuel pump
bulb (6) at least five times – even if
the bulb is filled with fuel.
If the engine is cold
N Set the choke lever (5) to g.
N Pull the starter rope five times.
N Set the choke lever (5) to e.
N Continue cranking until the engine
runs.
If the engine is warm
N Set the choke lever (5) to e.
Also use this setting if the engine has
been running but is still cold.
Cranking
N Place the unit on the ground so that
it is secure.
N Make sure you have a firm footing:
Hold the unit firmly with your left
hand on the housing and press
down.
N Hold the starter grip with your right
hand.
N Pull the starter grip slowly until you
feel it engage and then give it a brisk
strong pull.
NOTICE
Do not pull out the starter rope all the
way – it might otherwise break.
4
1
2
295BA031 KN
6
295BA018 KN
295BA043 KN
5
295BA016 KN

Stihl BG 50 Specifications

General

Engine Type	2-stroke
Displacement	27.2 cc
Air Velocity	159 mph
Sound Power Level	104 dB(A)
Power Output	0.7 kW