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18.3
Standard Setting
► Shut off the engine.
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H
L
► Turn the high speed screw (H) counterclock‐
wise as far as stop.
► Turn the low speed screw (L) clockwise as far
as stop.
► Turn the low speed screw (L) 3/4 of a turn
counterclockwise.
18.4
Adjusting Idle Speed
► Carry out the standard setting.
► Start the engine.
► Warm up the engine by opening and closing
the throttle for about 1 minute.
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Engine stops while idling
► Turn the idle speed screw (LA) clockwise until
the cutting attachment begins to rotate.
► Turn the idle speed screw (LA) one full turn
counterclockwise.
Erratic idling behavior or poor acceleration
► Turn the low speed screw (L) clockwise or
counterclockwise until the engine runs and
accelerates smoothly.
Cutting attachment rotates when engine is idling
► Turn the idle speed screw (LA) counterclock‐
wise until the cutting attachment stops rotat‐
ing.
► Turn the idle speed screw (LA) one full turn
counterclockwise.
18.5
Clearing the Combustion
Chamber
2
3
1
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► Pull off the spark plug boot (1).
► Unscrew the spark plug (2).
► Dry the spark plug (2).
WARNING
■ Unconfined sparks may occur if the starter grip
is pulled after the spark plug boot has been
removed. Sparks may cause a fire or an
explosion in an easily combustible or explo‐
sive environment. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Move the slide control to position
before pulling the starter grip.
► Move the slide control to position .
► Pull the starter grip (3) several times and
guide it back slowly.
The combustion chamber is cleared.
► Insert and tighten down the spark plug (2)
firmly.
► Connect the spark plug boot (1) and press it
down firmly.
19 Specifications
19.1
STIHL FR 235 Trimmer
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Displacement: 36.3 cc
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Engine power to ISO 8893: 1.55 kW (2.1 bhp)
at 9,000 rpm
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Idle speed: 2,800 rpm
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Max. output shaft speed: 7,900 rpm
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Approved spark plug: Bosch WSR 6 F from
STIHL
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Electrode gap: 0.5 mm
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Dry weight without cutting attachment and
deflector: 10.3 kg
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Length without cutting attachment: 2750 mm
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Max. fuel tank capacity: 810 cc (0.81 l)
19 Specifications
English
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