Stihl MS 172 User Manual

9.2 Preparing the engine for start
► Select the correct starting procedure.
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3
2
4
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► Engage the chain brake (2).
► If manual fuel pump (1) is fitted: Press the
manual fuel pump (1) at least 10 times.
► Press the throttle trigger lockout (5) and keep
pressed.
► Press the throttle trigger (4) and keep pressed.
► Move the Master Control Lever (3) to posi‐
tion
.
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► Hold the chainsaw tight using of the three pos‐
sible options:
–
Place the chainsaw on level ground. Hold
the saw firmly on the ground with your left
hand on the handlebar – your thumb should
be under the handlebar. Put the toe of your
right boot into the rear handle and press
down.
–
Place the chainsaw on level ground. Hold
the saw firmly on the ground with your left
hand on the handlebar – your thumb should
be under the handle. Put the heel of your
right boot into the rear handle and press
down.
–
Hold the chainsaw firmly with your left hand
on the handlebar – your thumb should be
under the handle. Hold the rear handle
tightly between your legs, just above the
knees.
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► Pull the starter grip slowly with your right hand
until you feel it engage.
► Pull the starter grip quickly and allow the
starter rope to rewind several times until the
engine fires and stops.
► If the engine stalled because the fuel tank
was empty: Pull out the starter grip not more
than 5 times.
9.3 Starting the engine
► Select the correct starting procedure.
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3
2
4
5
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► Engage the chain brake (2).
► Pull off the chain scabbard.
► If manual fuel pump (1) is fitted: Press the
manual fuel pump (1) at least 10 times.
► Press the throttle trigger lockout (5) and keep
pressed.
► Press the throttle trigger (4) and keep pressed.
► Move the Master Control Lever (3) to posi‐
tion
.
► Release the throttle trigger lockout (5) and
throttle trigger (4).
► Move the Master Control Lever (3) to posi‐
tion
.
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English 9 Starting and Stopping the Engine
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Stihl MS 172 Specifications

General

Sound pressure level	100 dB(A)
Sound power level	113 dB(A)
Displacement	31.8 cc (1.9 cu in)
Saw chain pitch	3/8"
Recommended bar length	30-35 cm (12-14 in)