Stihl MS 651 - When engine begins to fire; As soon as the engine runs; At very low outside temperatures; Stopping the Engine

MS 651
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When engine begins to fire
N Set the Master Control lever (1) to
the starting throttle position (n).
N Press the button to open the
decompression valve.
N Hold and start your saw as
described.
As soon as the engine runs
N Blip the throttle trigger (2), the
Master Control lever (1) moves to
the run position (F) and the engine
settles down to idling speed.
N Pull the hand guard back towards
the front handle.
The chain brake is now disengaged –
your saw is ready for operation.
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.
At very low outside temperatures
N Allow engine to warm up at part
throttle.
N Change over to winter operation if
necessary – see “Winter Operation”.
Stopping the Engine
N Move the Master Control lever to the
stop position (0).
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.
or:
It is possible that the fuel-air mixture in
the combustion chamber is over-rich
and has flooded the engine.
N Remove the spark plug – see
"Spark Plug".
N Dry the spark plug.
N Move the Master Control lever to the
stop position (0).
N Crank the engine several times with
the starter to clear the combustion
chamber.
N Install the spark plug – see "Spark
Plug".
N Set Master Control lever to n –
even if the engine is cold.
N Now start the engine.
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