Engine Management
Exhaust emissions are controlled by the
design of the fundamental engine
parameters and components (e.g.
carburation, ignition, timing and valve or
port timing) without the addition of any
major hardware.
HS 82 R, HS 82 T
Adjusting the Carburetor
General Information
The carburetor comes from the factory
with a standard setting.
This setting provides an optimum fuel-air
mixture under most operating
conditions.
Preparations
Shut off the engine.
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Check the air filter and clean or
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replace if necessary.
Check the spark arresting screen in
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the muffler and clean or replace if
necessary.
Inspect cutting blades and clean if
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necessary (clean, move freely, not
warped).
Standard Setting
Turn high speed screw (H)
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counterclockwise as far as stop (no
more than 3/4 turn).
Turn the low speed screw (L)
N
clockwise as far as stop, then turn it
back 3/4 turn.
Adjusting Idle Speed
Carry out the standard setting.
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Start and warm up the engine.
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Engine stops while idling
Turn the idle speed screw (LA)
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clockwise until the cutting blades
begin to run – then back it off
1 1/2 turns.
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