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Question posted by stjkgould on March 13th, 2017

Hard To Pull Start

it is really hard to pull start. feels like i'm going to snap the pull cord.

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on March 13th, 2017 5:17 PM
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Product Instruction Manual - Page 3

...-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can 49 go to www.stihlusa.com. Guide to Using this Manual 2 ... Shaft 23 Fitting the Harness 23 Backpack Carrying System 24 Starting / Stopping the Engine 25 Operating Instructions 27 Taking Care ...Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain 36 { HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131 Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer Maintenance and ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 6

...hard hat to your applicable national standard). THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of injury to reduce the risk of the power tool parts see the chapter on "Main Parts". 4 HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131... gloves improve your goggles or protective glasses. Do not wear shorts, sandals or go barefoot. Most STIHL power tools are recommended. Maintain a firm grip at all times...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 7

...the chain to release slowly. Keep the hot muffler away from the fueling spot before starting the engine. Fueling Instructions Warning! In order to reduce the risk of your STIHL ... serious burn injury or property damage. Gasoline vapor pressure may be extremely dangerous. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131 5 If this happens, change your body and the cutting attachment behind you. ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 8

...Starting Take off and spill quantities of the unit and take it is not properly seated and tightened and you must move freely and always spring back to modify the controls or safety devices. 6 HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...cap down firmly while turning it clockwise as far as it will go (approx. 1/4 turn). Grip the cap and check for additional information. Next, twist the cap...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 9

...snap back, but guide the starter rope to maintain a firm grip and properly control your size before starting... the engine running only at starting work. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131 7 Warning! Never operate your...pull the starter grip, do not attempt to the spring hook of your harness (see the appropriate section of this procedure may damage the starter mechanism. Proper starting...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 10

... area. When working at all times. Put off the work on how to avoid stumbling. Working Conditions Operate and start your hands in difficult, overgrown terrain. English Important Adjustments Warning! At correct idle speed, the saw chain should follow... necessary for the intended application. Be extremely cautious when working . Work carefully. 8 HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131
Product Instruction Manual - Page 12

... reduce the risk of the branch. 10 HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131 Operating Instructions Warning! Accelerating the engine while ...important components (e. move for broken or dead branches which could snap and fall , and remove all tools and equipment at ... can then increase the risk of your power tool using the starting throttle position, as rocks, fences, nails and the like. ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 13

...to pop out of the cut or kerf, go out of burns do not cut with a ...directly underneath the limb being cut . Always pull the unit out of the cut vertically above ... lubricant and all debris such as the limbed branch starts to reduce the possibility of a cut ! Warning!... Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131 11 As soon as pine needles, branches...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 14

... may easily catch the chain. 3. Cut only one limb at full speed. 12 HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131 To Avoid Pull-in . Your catalytic converter is rotating.The force used to pinch the chain at ...forces may cause personal injury. These reactive forces may result in turn, may occur instantly. Always start a cut wood can be reversed and work with it contacts the wood. Because of the ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 16

...chain when easy-to-cut wood becomes hard to cut the lower branches first. ...items please also refer to the most comfortable position. 14 HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131 Using the Unit Preparations N Wear suitable protective clothing, observe ...you are cutting - Avoid direct contact with a pressure washer. N Starting the engine N Put on the wood. Your left hand. Tighten ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 17

...starting with a relieving cut and finishing with the hook against the branch and then perform the cross-cut 390BA052 KN N To do this, apply the cutting attachment and pull it possible to the trunk without the risk of the branch. 390BA058 KN HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...thick branches, always start by performing a relieving cut (1) on the position of the lift bucket damaging other...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 18

... (1) counterclockwise until the tensioner slide (2) butts against the left end of 30° to protect your hands from the sharp cutters. start at an angle of the housing slot, then back it off 5 full turns. 390BA043 KN Wear work gloves to the drive tube.... cover. 390BA003 KN 390BA053 KN The angle drive keeps the cutting attachment at the bar nose. 16 HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131
Product Instruction Manual - Page 19

...over the sprocket (5) at the same time. N Go to chapter on "Tensioning the Saw Chain" 1 Retensioning...HT 101, HT 130, HT 131 17 place the chain over the screw (3) and engage peg of the bar. and the drive link tangs are engaged in the hole (4) - N The chain must still be possible to be retensioned more often than one that has been in use for some time. A new chain has to pull...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 20

... - The ethanol content in the full throttle, starting throttle and idle positions. Some fuel additives not only detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as well. Fuel with various ethanol contents. 18 HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131 English Adjusting the Throttle Cable A properly adjusted...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 23

...unsuitable for only half a tankful of the chain and guide bar - HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131 21 This results in hard deposits that are difficult to remove, especially in the area of the ... Chain Oil Tank N Position cap. N Turn the cap clockwise as far as it will go and tighten it will otherwise quickly turn to use only a specially formulated chain lubricant. Rapidly biodegradable...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 28

...snap back. Make sure the carburetor is still cold. and the engine settles down to fire. N Make sure you feel it engage and then give it a brisk strong pull. your right hand. English g if the engine is cold e for a short period. 26 HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131...safe and secure footing. The slide control moves to STOP-0. Starting N Remove the blade scabbard. a branch, mound or ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 29

... adjustment N Check adjustment of the bar and can still be pulled along the bar by pulling the starter rope briskly - 10 to 20 pulls may be necessary. even if the bulb is correct when the...least five times - During Operation Do not make the mixture leaner to e. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131 27 If the engine does not start Choke knob If you did not turn the choke knob to e quickly enough ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 33

... filter and unfavorable running conditions (mostly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131 31 N Move the slide control to STOP-0. 249BA063 KN 3 2 2 N Take out the screws (2) and remove the shroud (3). 249BA060 KN 1 N Pull off the spark plug boot (1). N Insert the screw and tighten it out. N Fit the...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 36

... housing into the starter cover. Pull out and straighten the twisted rope...HT 130, HT 131 then go of the rotor. N When the starter rope is overtensioned and could fly apart when you take them out of the housing. N Go to "Tensioning the Rewind Spring". If the grip droops to one side: Add one turn on the starter post. N Release the rope slowly so that it counterclockwise, starting...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 46

... carburetor. 26 Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for a cold start. 27 Starter Grip The grip of fire. 44 HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131 Spark arresting screen is designed to reduce the risk of the pull starter, for starting the engine. 28 Muffler (with the hand during starting and switches off the ignition to a branch and...

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