Adjusting The Carburetor - Stihl MS 193 Instruction Manual

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Knock out the filter or blow it clear
N
with compressed air from the inside
outwards.
Always replace damaged filters.
N
If filter is caked with dirt:
Wash the filter with STIHL universal
N
cleaner or in a clean, non-
flammable solution (e.g. warm
soapy water) and then dry.
NOTICE
Do not use a brush to clean the fleece
filter.
4
Place the filter (4) in position.
N
Fit the filter cover.
N
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Adjusting the Carburetor

General Information
The carburetor comes from the factory
with a standard setting.
This setting provides an optimum fuel-air
mixture under most operating
conditions.
Preparations
Shut off the engine.
N
Check the air filter and clean or
N
replace if necessary.
Standard Setting
H
L
Turn high speed screw (H)
N
counterclockwise as far as stop (no
more than 3/4 turn).
Turn the low speed screw (L)
N
clockwise as far as stop, then turn it
back 1/4 turn.
Adjusting Idle Speed
Carry out the standard setting.
N
Start and warm up the engine.
N
Allow engine to idle for about 10
N
seconds before adjusting the idle
speed.
L
LA
Engine stops while idling
Turn the idle speed screw (LA)
N
clockwise until the chain begins to
run – then back it off 1 full turn
Saw chain runs while engine is idling
Turn the idle speed screw (LA)
N
counterclockwise until the chain
stops moving – then turn it another
full turn in the same direction.
WARNING
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
(even though standard setting of low
speed screw is correct)
Idle setting is too lean
MS 193 C