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english / USA
FC 83
:
Back off the idle speed screw
(LA)
counterclockwise until the end of
the screw (see arrow) just
disappears. Then turn the screw
six
full turns clockwise.
Adjusting idle speed
:
Carry out stardard setting.
:
Start and warm up the engine.
Engine stops while idling:
:
Turn the idle speed screw
(LA)
slowly clockwise until the engine
runs smoothly - the cutting tool
must not rotate.
Cutting tool rotates when engine
is idling:
:
Turn the idle speed screw
(LA)
counterclockwise until cutting tool
stops rotating - then turn the screw
about another
two full turns
in the
same direction from that position
If the engine is low on power, check the
spark arresting screen in the muffler.
:
Pull the spark arresting screen off
the stub.
:
Clean spark arresting screen if
necessary. If screen is damaged or
coked up, fit a new one.
:
Push the spark arresting screen on
to the stub.
380BA013 KN
Spark Arresting Screen in
Muffler
380BA014 KN