Stihl MS 441 Instruction Manual page 44

Standard Setting
: Shut off the engine.
: Check the air filter and clean or
replace if necessary.
: Check the spark arresting screen (if
fitted) in the muffler and clean or
replace if necessary.
: Turn the high speed screw (H)
counterclockwise as far as stop (no
3
more than / turn).
4
: Turn the low speed screw (L)
clockwise as far as stop and then
1
turn it back / turn.
4
MS 441
Adjusting Idle Speed
Engine stops while idling
or chain runs while engine is idling
: Check the standard setting.
: Turn the idle speed screw (LA)
slowly clockwise – as far as stop or
until the chain begins to run – then
1
turn the screw back 1
If the chain continues moving when
the engine is idling, have your saw
checked and repaired by your
servicing dealer.
Erratic idling behavior, poor
acceleration
(although L screw is open
Idle setting is too lean:
: Turn low speed screw (L)
counterclockwise – no further than
stop – until the engine runs and
accelerates smoothly .
/ turn.
2
It is usually necessary to change the
setting of the idle speed screw (LA)
after every correction to the low speed
screw (L).
English
1
/ turn)
4
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