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FS 87, FS 87 R
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The carburetor comes from the factory
with a standard setting.
This setting provides an optimum fuel-air
mixture under most operating
conditions.
These power tools are equipped with
different carburetors:
Version A
–
High speed screw and low speed
screw with special head – without
slotted head.
On these machine versions it is no
longer necessary to adjust the
carburetor.
These machines have been set at the
factory to provide an optimum fuel-air
mixture in all locations and operating
conditions.
Adjusting Idle Speed
Engine stops while idling
N
Warm up the engine for about 3
minutes.
N
Turn the idle speed screw (LA)
slowly clockwise until the engine
runs smoothly – the cutting
attachment must not move.
Cutting attachment runs when engine is
idling
N
Turn the idle speed screw (LA)
counterclockwise until the cutting
attachment stops running and then
turn the screw about another 1/2 to
3/4 turn in the same direction.
If the working tool or cutting attachment
continues to run when the engine is
idling, have your machine checked and
repaired by your servicing dealer.
Version B
–
High speed screw and low speed
screw with slotted head.
With this carburetor it is only possible to
adjust the high speed and low speed
screws within fine limits.
Standard Setting
N
Shut off the engine
N
Mount the cutting attachment
N
Check the air filter and clean or
replace as necessary.
N
Check that the throttle cable is
properly adjusted – readjust if
necessary – see chapter on
"Adjusting the Throttle Cable".
N
Check the spark arresting screen
(not in all versions) and clean or
replace as necessary.
Adjusting the Carburetor
249BA066 KN
LA
H L
249BA066 KN
LA
H L
249BA067 KN
LA
H L
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