Instruction Manual
Table Of Contents
- STIHL MS 231, 251
- 1 Guide to Using this Manual
- 2 Safety Precautions
- 3 Reactive Forces
- 4 Working Techniques
- 5 Cutting Attachment
- 6 Mounting the Bar and Chain (side chain tensioner)
- 7 Mounting the Bar and Chain (quick chain tensioner)
- 8 Tensioning the Saw Chain (side chain tensioner)
- 9 Tensioning the Saw Chain (quick chain tensioner)
- 10 Checking Chain Tension
- 11 Fuel
- 12 Fueling
- 13 Chain Lubricant
- 14 Filling Chain Oil Tank
- 15 Checking Chain Lubrication
- 16 Chain Brake
- 17 Winter Operation
- 18 Starting / Stopping the Engine
- 18.1 Positions of Master Control Lever
- 18.2 Setting the Master Control Lever
- 18.3 Fuel pump
- 18.4 Holding the Saw
- 18.5 Cranking
- 18.6 Starting the Saw
- 18.7 When engine begins to fire
- 18.8 As soon as the engine runs
- 18.9 At very low outside temperatures
- 18.10 Stopping the engine
- 18.11 If the engine does not start
- 19 Operating Instructions
- 20 Taking Care of the Guide Bar
- 21 Shroud
- 22 Air Filter System
- 23 Cleaning the Air Filter
- 24 Adjusting the Carburetor
- 25 Spark Plug
- 26 Storing the Machine
- 27 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket
- 28 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain
- 29 Maintenance and Care
- 30 Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage
- 31 Main Parts
- 32 Specifications
- 33 Ordering Spare Parts
- 34 Maintenance and Repairs
- 35 Disposal
- 36 EC Declaration of Conformity
Part-time use: every six months
occasional use: annually
17 Winter Operation
17.1 Pre-heating carburetor
► Remove the shroud – see "Shroud"
17.1.1 At temperatures below +10 °C
2310BA000 KN
► Using a screwdriver, pry the shutter out of
the s (summer operation) position
2310BA001 KN
► Place the shutter with the opening in the direc‐
tion of the chain saw in the r position (winter
operation) – shutter must audibly snap into
place
► Fit the shroud – see "Shroud"
Heated air is now drawn in from around the cylin‐
der and circulates around the carburetor – this
helps prevent carburetor icing.
17.1.2 At temperatures above +20 °C
► Ensure that the shutter is always returned to
position s (summer operation), otherwise the
engine may malfunction due to overheating
17.2 At temperatures below -10 °C
► if the chain saw is extremely cold (frost forma‐
tion) – after starting, bring the engine up to
operating temperature at increased idle speed
(disengage chain brake!)
In case of erratic idling behavior or poor acceler‐
ation
► Turn the low speed screw
(L) 1/4 turn counter‐
clockwise
Whenever the low speed screw (L) has been
adjusted, it is usually also necessary to adjust
the idle speed adjusting screw (LA), see "Setting
the carburetor".
17.3 Air filter system
► Retrofit new air filter if necessary – see "Air fil‐
ter system"
18 Starting / Stopping the
Engine
18.1 Positions of Master Control
Lever
STOP
0
001BA140 KN
Stop 0 – engine off – the ignition is switched off
Normal run position F – engine runs or can fire.
Starting throttlen – this position is used to start
a warm engine. The Master Control lever moves
to the normal run position as soon as the throttle
trigger is squeezed.
Choke shutter closed l – this position is used to
start a cold engine.
English 17 Winter Operation
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