2. Make sure that the muffler is correctly attached to
the product.
3. If your product has a special spark arrestor mesh,
clean the spark arrestor mesh weekly.
4. Replace a damaged spark arrestor mesh.
CAUTION:
blocked the product becomes too hot and
this causes damage to the cylinder and
piston.
To adjust the idle speed screw (T)
The basic carburetor adjustments are done at the
factory. You can adjust the idle speed but for more
adjustments, refer to your servicing dealer.
To give the components of the engine sufficient
lubrication during run-in, adjust the idle speed. Adjust
the idle speed to the recommended idle speed. Refer to
Technical data on page 34 .
CAUTION:
idle speed, turn the idle speed screw
counterclockwise until the saw chain stops.
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If the spark arrestor mesh is
If the saw chain rotates at
1. Start the product.
2. Turn the idle speed screw clockwise until the saw
chain starts to rotate.
3. Turn the idle speed screw counterclockwise until the
saw chain stops.
Note:
The idle speed is correctly adjusted when the
engine runs correctly in all positions. The idle speed
must also be safely below the speed at which the saw
chain starts to rotate.
WARNING:
stop when you turn the idle speed screw,
speak to your servicing dealer. Do not use
the product until it is correctly adjusted.
To examine if the carburetor is correctly
adjusted
•
Make sure that the product has the correct
acceleration capacity.
•
Make sure that the saw chain does not rotate at idle
speed.
CAUTION:
can cause damage to the engine.
To replace a broken or worn starter
rope
1. Loosen the screws to the starter housing
2. Remove the starter housing.
3. Pull out the starter rope approximately 30 cm/12 in
and put it in the notch on the pulley.
If the saw chain does not
Incorrect adjustments
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