Stihl BR 500 - Starting; Stopping the Engine; Starting the Engine

BR 500, BR 550, BR 600
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1 Setting lever
2 Throttle trigger
The three positions of the setting lever
Engine stop 0 – ignition interrupted,
engine stops. The setting lever does not
remain in ths position, it springs back.
Normal run position F – engine runs or is
ready to start. Throttle trigger can be
operated normally.
Lock position C – the throttle trigger can
be locked in three positions: 1/3 throttle,
2/3 throttle and full throttle. To
disengage the lock, move the setting
lever (1) back to the normal run
position F.
Starting the Engine
N Observe safety precautions.
NOTICE
Start your unit on a clean, dust-free
surface only to ensure that no dust is
sucked in.
N The setting lever (1) must be on F
N Press the manual fuel pump bulb at
least five times – even if the bulb is
filled with fuel.
Cold engine (cold start)
N Turn the choke knob to l.
Warm engine (warm start)
N Turn the choke knob to n.
Also use this setting if the engine has
been running but is still cold.
Information Before You Start
452BA020 KN
1
2
Starting / Stopping the
Engine
452BA115 KN