Instruction Manual
Table Of Contents
- STIHL FS 91, 91 R
- 1 Guide to Using this Manual
- 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
- 2.1 Clothing and equipment
- 2.2 Transporting the machine
- 2.3 Refueling
- 2.4 Before starting
- 2.5 Starting the engine
- 2.6 Holding and guiding the machine
- 2.7 While working
- 2.8 Using mowing heads
- 2.9 When using metal cutting attachments
- 2.10 Vibrations
- 2.11 Maintenance and Repairs
- 2.12 Symbols on Deflectors
- 2.13 Shoulder Strap/Harness
- 2.14 Mowing Head with Nylon Line
- 2.15 STIHL Polycut Mowing Head with Polymer Blades
- 2.16 Risk of Kickout (Blade Thrust) with Metal Cutting Attachments
- 2.17 Grass Cutting Blade
- 2.18 Brush Knife
- 2.19 Circular Saw Blade
- 3 Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness
- 4 Approved Power Tool Attachments
- 5 Mounting the Bike Handle
- 6 Mounting the Loop Handle
- 7 Adjusting the Throttle Cable
- 8 Fitting the Carrying Ring
- 9 Mounting the deflector
- 10 Mounting the Cutting Attachment
- 10.1 Placing power tool on the ground
- 10.2 Mounting Hardware for Cutting Attachments
- 10.3 Blocking the Shaft
- 10.4 Removing the Mounting Hardware
- 10.5 Mounting the Cutting Attachment
- 10.6 Fitting Mowing Head with Screw Mounting
- 10.7 Remove the mowing head.
- 10.8 Mounting Metal Cutting Attachments
- 10.9 Removing the Metal Cutting Attachment
- 11 Fuel
- 12 Fueling
- 13 Fitting the Harness
- 14 Balancing the Machine
- 15 Starting / Stopping the Engine
- 16 Transporting the Unit
- 17 Operating Instructions
- 18 Replacing the Air Filter
- 19 Adjusting the Carburetor
- 20 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler
- 21 Spark Plug
- 22 Engine Running Behavior
- 23 Lubricating the Gearbox
- 24 Storing the Machine
- 25 Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades
- 26 Maintaining the Mowing Head
- 27 Maintenance and Care
- 28 Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage
- 29 Main Parts
- 30 Specifications
- 31 Maintenance and Repairs
- 32 Disposal
- 33 EC Declaration of Conformity
15.4 Other Hints on Starting
Engine stalls in cold start position g or under
acceleration.
►
Move the choke knob to < and continue
cranking until the engine runs.
Engine does not start in warm start position <
►
Move the choke knob to g and continue
cranking until the engine runs.
If the engine does not start
► Check that all settings are correct.
► Check that there is fuel in the tank and refuel if
necessary.
► Check that the spark plug boot is properly con‐
nected.
► Repeat the starting procedure.
Engine is flooded
►
Move the choke knob to F and continue crank‐
ing until the engine runs.
Fuel tank run until completely dry
► After refueling, press the manual fuel pump
bulb at least five times – even if the bulb is
already filled with fuel.
► Set the choke lever to suit the engine temper‐
ature.
► Now start the engine.
16 Transporting the Unit
16.1 Using Transport Guard
The type of transport guard depends on the
metal cutting attachment supplied with the
machine. Transport guards are available as spe‐
cial accessories.
16.2 230 mm Grass Cutting Blades
681BA268 KN
681BA269 KN
681BA270 KN
681BA272 KN
16.3 250 mm Brush Knives
681BA268 KN
English 16 Transporting the Unit
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