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Once the engine is running
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Blip the throttle trigger, the slide
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control (3) releases to the normal
position F the engine begins to idle
Move the choke lever to e
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Pull the brake lever toward the front
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handle and release it the wheel
brake is released
The abrasive cutting wheel should not
rotate when the engine is idling, even
after the wheel brake is released. If the
wheel does turn, adjust the carburetor.
See the chapter "Adjusting the
Carburetor" in this instruction manual. If
the carburetor cannot be adjusted
correctly by the operator, shut the
machine off and take it to an authorized
STIHL servicing dealer for repair before
using the TS 440.
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NOTICE
Always release the wheel brake before
accelerating the engine. High revs with
the wheel brake engaged will damage
the engine, the clutch and the wheel
brake.
If the wheel brake cannot be released
when the engine is running
The following causes are possible:
Maintenance on the wheel brake
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system is needed
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Repairs to the wheel brake system
are needed
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To make that determination:
Press and hold the water shut off
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button (3) for 3 seconds while the
machine is at idle
Pull the brake lever (1) toward the
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front handle and release it
If the wheel brake can be released this
way, the wheel brake system requires
maintenance. You may:
Complete the immediate task you
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are working on before bringing the
machine to an authorized STIHL
servicing dealer for maintenance
This override procedure must be
repeated each time the machine is
started until the brake system has been
serviced. The first override is recorded in
the control unit memory.
WARNING
A brake requiring maintenance may not
operate properly and may not be
effective in reducing the risk of injury
from kickback. Do not delay in having
your machine inspected and maintained
by an authorized STIHL servicing
dealer. If completing the task requires
opening the guard to expose the top
portion of the cutting wheel, immediately
stop work and take your machine to a
STIHL authorized servicing dealer for
maintenance or repair.
If the wheel brake cannot be released
using this procedure, the wheel brake
system needs to be repaired.
Stop working and contact an
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authorized STIHL servicing dealer
Have the wheel brake system
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repaired
Turning off the engine
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Slide the control (3) to STOP or 0
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TS 440