Instruction manual
FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC
English
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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.
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.
During Operation
After a long period of full throttle 
operation, allow the engine to run for a 
short while at idle speed so that engine 
heat can be dissipated by the flow of 
cooling air. This protects engine-
mounted components (ignition, 
carburetor) from thermal overload.
After Finishing Work
Storing for a short period: Wait for the 
engine to cool down. Empty the fuel tank 
and keep the machine in a dry place, 
well away from sources of ignition, until 
you need it again. For longer out-of-
service perionds – see "Storing the 
Machine".
Operating Instructions










