Stihl MS 200

37MS 200
English / USA
If engine doesn't start:
If you did not move the Master Control
lever to "Warm Start" n quickly enough
after the engine began to fire, the
combustion chamber has flooded.
: Press down the throttle trigger
interlock, open the throttle fully and
set the Master Control lever to cold
start l
: Remove the chain sprocket
cover (1).
: Pull off the spark plug boot.
: Unscrew and dry off the spark plug.
: Set the Master Control lever to
“Stop” position $
: Crank the engine several times with
the starter to clear the combustion
chamber.
: Refit the spark plug and connect the
spark plug boot –
reassemble the other parts.
: Set Master Control lever to “Warm
Start” n – even if engine is cold.
: Now start the engine.
If fuel tank has been run until dry and
then refueled:
: Pull starter rope several times until
fuel line is primed.
During break-in period
A factory new machine should not be run
at high revs (full throttle off load) for the
first three tank fillings. This avoids
unnecessary high loads during the
break-in period. As all moving parts
have to bed in during the break-in
period, the frictional resistances in the
engine are greater during this period.
The engine develops its maximum
power after about 5 to 15 tank fillings.
Do not make the mixture leaner to
achieve an apparent increase in
power – this could damage the
engine – see “Adjusting the
Carburetor”.
Always disengage the chain brake
before opening the throttle. Running
the engine at higher revs with the
chain brake engaged (saw chain at
a standstill) will quickly damage the
engine and chain drive (clutch,
chain brake).
161BA012 KN
1
142BA073 KN
Operating Instructions