Stihl FS 40 C User Manual

FS 40, FS 40 C, FS 50, FS 50 C
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N Hold the starter grip with your right
hand.
Models without ErgoStart
N Pull the starter grip slowly until you
feel it engage and then give it a brisk
strong pull.
Models with ErgoStart
N Pull the starter grip steadily.
N Do not let the starter grip snap back.
Guide it slowly back into the housing
so that the starter rope can rewind
properly.
N Continue cranking until the engine
runs.
As soon as the engine runs
N Press down the interlock lever and
open the throttle – the choke lever
moves to the run position F . After a
cold start, warm up the engine by
opening the throttle several times.
Your machine is now ready for
operation.
Shut off the engine.
N Move the stop switch in the direction
of 0 – the engine stops – release
the stop switch – it springs back to
the run position.
Other hints on starting
Engine stalls in cold start position g
or under acceleration
N Move the choke lever to < and
continue cranking until the engine
runs.
Engine does not start in warm start
position <
N Move the choke lever to g and
continue cranking until the engine
runs.
If the engine does not start
N Check that all settings are correct.
N Check that there is fuel in the tank
and refuel if necessary.
N Check that spark plug boot is
properly connected.
N Repeat the starting procedure.
Fuel tank run until dry
N After refueling, press the fuel pump
bulb at least five times – even if the
bulb is filled with fuel.
N Set the choke lever to suit the
engine temperature.
N Now start the engine.
Do not pull out the starter rope all
the way – it might otherwise
break.
547BA020 KN
Make sure the carburetor is
correctly adjusted. The cutting tool
must not rotate when the engine is
idling.
547BA021 KN

Stihl FS 40 C Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	FS 40 C
Category	Trimmer
Language	English