Adjusting the Carburetor
The carburetor has been set at the
factory to provide an optimum fuel-air
mixture under most operating
conditions.
Adjusting idle speed
Engine stops while idling
Turn the idle speed screw (LA)
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slowly clockwise until the engine
runs smoothly – the attachment
must not run.
Attachment runs when engine is idling
Turn the idle speed screw (LA)
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slowly counterclockwise until the
attachment stops running.
WARNING
If the attachment continues to run when
the engine is idling, have your machine
checked and repaired by your servicing
dealer.
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Spark Plug
If the engine is down on power,
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difficult to start or runs poorly at idle
speed, first check the spark plug.
Fit a new spark plug after about 100
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operating hours – or sooner if the
electrodes are badly eroded. Install
only suppressed spark plugs of the
type approved by STIHL – see
"Specifications".
Removing the spark plug
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Turn screw (1) in cap (2) until cap
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can be removed
Lay down cap
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3
Unplug spark plug boot (3)
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Unscrew spark plug
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Checking the Spark Plug
Clean dirty spark plug.
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Check electrode gap (A) and
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readjust if necessary – see
"Specifications".
Rectify the problems which have
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caused fouling of the spark plug.
Possible causes are:
Too much oil in fuel mix.
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Dirty air filter.
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Unfavorable running conditions.
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WARNING
Arcing may occur if the adapter nut (1) is
loose or missing. Working in an easily
combustible or explosive atmosphere
may cause a fire or an explosion. This
can result result in serious injuries or
damage to property.
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