FS 131, FS 131 R
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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.
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 throttle trigger
lockout and open the throttle – the
choke knob moves to the run
position F. After a cold start, warm
up the engine by opening the
throttle several times.
WARNING
There is a risk of injury if the cutting
attachment runs when the engine is
idling. Adjust the carburetor so that the
cutting attachment does not run when
the engine is idling – see “Adjusting the
Carburetor”.
Your machine is now ready for
operation.
Stopping the Engine
N Depress the momentary contact
stop switch – 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 knob to < and
continue cranking until the engine
runs.
Engine does not start in warm start
position <
N Move the choke knob 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 the spark plug boot is
properly connected.
N Repeat the starting procedure.
Engine is flooded
N Move the choke knob to F and
continue cranking until the engine
runs.