Instruction manual

FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC
English
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Both versions
N Do not let the starter grip snap back.
Guide it slowly back into the housing
so that the starter rope can rewind
properly.
N Continue cranking.
When the engine begins to fire:
N After no more than five pulls, move
the choke lever (8) to e.
N Continue cranking.
As soon as the engine runs
Version with bike handle
N Blip the throttle trigger – the engine
settles down to idle speed.
Version with loop handle
N Squeeze the throttle trigger to
disengage the tongue – the engine
will settle down to idle speed.
Your machine is now ready for
operation.
Stopping the engine
N Move the slide control in direction of
the arrow (h) to STOP-0 or the stop
switch to STOP / 0.
If the engine does not start
Choke lever
If you did not move the choke lever to e
quickly enough after the engine began to
fire, the combustion chamber is flooded.
N Set the choke lever to
e .
N Set the slide control, trigger lockout
lever and throttle trigger to the
starting throttle position.
N Start the engine by pulling the
starter rope briskly – 10 to 20 pulls
may be necessary.
If the engine still does not start
N Move the slide control or stop switch
to STOP / 0.
N Remove the spark plug – see
"Spark Plug".
N Dry the spark plug.
N Crank the engine several times with
the starter to clear the combustion
chamber.
N Refit the spark plug – see "Spark
Plug".
N Move the slide control or stop switch
to F / I.
N Set the choke lever to e – even if
the engine is cold.
N Now start the engine.
Fuel tank run until completely dry
N After refueling, press the fuel pump
bulb at least five times – even if the
bulb is filled with fuel.
N Set the choke lever to suit the
engine temperature.
N Start the engine.
Make sure the carburetor is
correctly adjusted. The cutting
attachment must not rotate when
the engine is idling.
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