Stihl FC 83 User Manual

19FC 83
english / USA
When engine begins to fire:
: Move the choke lever to e and
continue cranking.
As soon as engine runs:
: Blip the throttle trigger – the slide
control moves to the run position # –
and the engine settles down to idle
speed.
Make sure the carburetor is correctly
adjusted – cutting tool must not rotate
when the engine is idling.
Your machine is now ready for
operation.
To shut down the engine:
: Move the slide control in direction of
to c to $.
At very low outside temperatures:
As soon as engine runs:
: Blip the throttle trigger to disengage
the starting throttle position –
the slide control moves to the run
position # –
and the engine settles down to idle
speed.
: Open the throttle slightly and allow
engine to warm up for a brief period.
If the engine does not start:
If you did not move the choke lever to
e quickly enough after the engine
began to fire, the combuston chamber
is flooded.
: Move choke lever to e.
: Set the slide control, interlock lever
and throttle trigger to the starting
throttle position.
: Crank the engine by pulling the
starter rope briskly – 10 to 20 pulls
may be necessary.
If the engine still does not start:
: Move the slide control in direction of
c to $
: Pull off the spark plug boot (10).
: Unscrew and dry off the spark plug.
: Open the throttle wide.
: Crank the engine several times with
the starter to clear the combustion
chamber.
: Refit the spark plug and use the
combination wrench to tighten it
down to 11 lbf.ft (15 Nm).
: Connect the spark plug boot (press
it down firmly).
: Move slide control to START.
: Set choke lever to e – even if
engine is cold.
: Now start the engine.
Fuel tank run until dry
: After refueling, press the fuel pump
bulb at least five times – even if bulb
is filled with fuel.
: Set choke lever to suit engine
temperature.
: Now start the engine.
380BA005 KN
10

Stihl FC 83 Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	FC 83
Category	Trimmer
Language	English