Check the standard setting
N
Let the engine warm up
N
In the mountains
Turn the high speed screw (H)
N
slightly clockwise (leaner) – max. up
to the stop
If you make the setting too lean it will
increase the risk of engine damage
through lack of lubrication and
overheating.
At sea level
Turn the high speed screw (H)
N
slightly counterclockwise (richer) –
max. up to the stop
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Spark Arresting Screen in
Muffler
In some countries, the muffler is fitted
with a spark arresting screen.
If engine performance deteriorates,
N
check the spark arresting screen in
the muffler
Let the muffler cool down
N
Remove chain sprocket cover – see
N
"Mounting the bar and chain"
Remove screw (1)
N
2
Pull out spark arresting screen (2)
N
Clean the dirty spark arresting
N
screen, replace if damaged or
heavily carbonized
Reinsert spark arresting screen
N
Fit screw
N
Refit the chain sprocket cover
N
Spark Plug
If the engine is down on power,
N
difficult to start or runs poorly at idle
speed, first check the spark plug.
Fit a new spark plug after about 100
N
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
Move the master control lever to the
N
stop position 0
1
H
L
Releasing the chain brake
N
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