FS 240, FS 240 R
English
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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
At very low outside temperatures
N Set the engine to winter operation if 
necessary, see "Winter Operation".
N If your machine is very cold (frost or 
ice on machine), start the engine 
and keep it at a high idle speed 
(cutting attachment rotates) until it 
reaches normal operating 
temperature.
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 hot 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 the spark plug boot is 
properly connected.
N Repeat the starting procedure.
Fuel tank run until completely dry
Recommendation: Carry out the 
following steps irrespective of the 
engine's operating condition before the 
tank was run dry.
N Set the choke lever to g.
N Go to section on "Starting the 
Engine" and re-start the engine as 
described for a cold engine.
Using transport guard
The type of transport guard supplied 
with the machine depends on the type of 
metal cutting attachment. Transport 
guards are available as special 
accessories.
Fitting transport guard for grass cutting 
blades and brush knife
The transport guard can be used for 
grass cutting blades up to a diameter of 
230 mm (9.1 in) and the brush knife 250-
3.
If a grass cutting blade is mounted:
Transporting the Unit