Stihl MS 194 C User Manual

MS 194 C
English
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As soon as the engine runs
N Press down trigger lockout and the
blip the throttle trigger (2) – the
Master Control lever (3) moves to
the run position (F) and the engine
settles down to idling speed.
N Pull the hand guard toward the
handlebar to disengage the chain
brake.
NOTICE
Always disengage chain brake before
accelerating the engine. High revs with
the chain brake engaged (chain locked)
will quickly damage the clutch and chain
brake.
N After a cold start, warm up the
engine at varying speeds – your saw
is ready for operation.
At very low outside temperatures
If idling behavior is erratic or
acceleration is poor:
N Readjust carburetor if necessary,
see "Adjusting the Carburetor".
N If your saw is very cold (frost or ice
on machine), start the engine and
keep it at a high idle speed (with
chain brake disengaged) until it
reaches normal operating
temperature.
Stopping the engine
N Move the Master Control lever in the
direction of STOP or † – when
released, the Master Control lever
springs back to the normal run
position F.
If the engine does not start
If you did not move the Master Control
lever from the choke closed
position (l) to the choke open
position (j) quickly enough after the
engine began to fire, the engine is
probably flooded.
N Remove the spark plug – see
"Spark Plug".
N Dry the spark plug.
N Hold the saw on the ground.
N Push the Master Control lever as far
as stop in direction of STOP or †
and hold it there.
WARNING
An ignition spark may occur if the Master
Control lever is not held against STOP
or †.
N Crank the engine several times with
the starter to clear the combustion
chamber.
N Release the Master Control lever – it
springs back to the run position F.
N Refit the spark plug – see "Spark
Plug".
N Set Master Control lever to the
starting throttle position (n) – even
if the engine is cold.
N Now start the engine.
If fuel tank has been run completely dry
and then refueled
N Press manual fuel pump bulb at
least ten times.
N Set the Master Control lever to the
starting throttle position (n).
N Move the choke lever to the closed
position (l)
N Give the starter rope one pull.
418BA007 KN
3
2
151BA005 KN
418BA008 KN

Stihl MS 194 C Specifications

General

Engine Power	1.4 kW
Displacement	30.1 cm³
Weight	3.6 kg
Fuel Capacity	0.27 L
Chain Pitch	3/8" PM3
Guide Bar Length	30 cm (12")