Spark Arresting Screen In Muffler - Stihl MS 362 C-Q Instruction Manual

Setting the idle speed
Make standard setting
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Start engine and let it warm up
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L
LA
Engine stops when idling
Turn the idle speed adjusting
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screw (LA) clockwise until the saw
chain begins to rotate – then turn it
back 1 1/2 turns
Saw chain rotates at idle speed
Turn the idle speed screw (LA)
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counterclockwise until the saw
chain stops turning – then turn
another 1 1/2 turns in the same
direction
WARNING
If the saw chain continues to keep
rotating in idle even after adjustment,
have the chain saw checked by a
servicing dealer.
Speed erratic when idling; poor
acceleration (despite low speed screw =
1)
The idle setting is too lean.
MS 362 C-Q
Turn the low speed screw (L)
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counterclockwise until the engine
runs smoothly and accelerates
properly.
Whenever the low speed adjusting
screw (L) has been adjusted, it is usually
also necessary to readjust the idle
speed adjusting screw (LA).
Correcting the carburetor setting for use
at high altitudes
The setting may have to be marginally
corrected if engine performance is
unsatisfactory at high altitudes:
Make standard setting
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Let the engine warm up
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Turn the high speed screw (H)
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slightly clockwise (leaner) – max. up
to the stop
NOTICE
After descending from a high altitude,
restore the carburetor setting to the
standard setting.
If you make the setting too lean it will
increase the risk of engine damage
through lack of lubrication and
overheating.
Spark Arresting Screen in
Muffler
In some countries the muffler is
equipped with a spark arresting screen.
If the engine is down on power,
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check the spark arresting screen in
the muffler.
Wait for the muffler to cool down.
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1
2
Take out the screw (1).
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Pull out the spark arresting
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screen (2).
Clean the spark arresting screen. If
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the screen is damaged or heavily
carbonized, fit a new one.
Refit the spark arresting screen.
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Insert the screw and tighten it down.
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