Operation Manual
36
english
MS 360
In the warm start position, continue 
cranking after the engine begins to 
fire. As soon as the engine runs, 
immediately blip the throttle trigger 
so that the Master Control lever moves 
to the run position # (3).
To shut down the engine:
Move the Master Control lever upward to 
the stop position $ 
 (4): 
The stop contact engages the contact 
spring – this cuts out the ignition 
system.
Only machines with 
decompression valve
: Press in the button (arrow) to open 
the decompression valve.
The valve closes automatically as soon 
as the engine begins to fire. 
For this reason the decompression valve 
should be pressed in before each 
starting attempt.
All versions
: Observe safety precautions - see 
chapter "Safety Precautions".
: Push hand guard (1) forward: 
The chain is now locked.
: Press down trigger interlock (2) and 
squeeze throttle trigger (3) at the 
same time. 
Set Master Control lever to:
for cold start l
for warm start n
(even if engine has been running 
but is still cold).
Starting / Stopping 
the Engine
133BA001 K
3
145BA007 K
2
0
STOP
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