Standard Carburetor Setting; After Finishing Work; Preparing For Transportation Or Storage - Stihl MS 261 Instruction Manual

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► Warm up the engine by opening and closing the throttle for
about 1 minute.
► Turn the low speed screw (L) a 1/4 of a turn
counter-clockwise.
► It is usually necessary to change the setting of the idle
speed screw (LA) after every correction to the low speed
screw (L). If the saw chain runs continuously or the engine
stops, adjust the idle speed, @ 23.2.
NOTICE
Engine power may drop noticeably if the saw is
subsequently used at temperatures above 14 °F (- 10 °C)
again. Reset the carburetor to the standard setting.

17.5 Standard Carburetor Setting

The carburetor comes from the factory with a standard
setting. This setting provides an optimum fuel-air mixture
under most operating conditions.
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L
To return the carburetor to the standard setting:
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain brake.
H
► Turn the high speed screw (H) counter-clockwise as far as
stop.
► Turn the low speed screw (L) clockwise as far as stop,
then turn it back a 1/4 turn counter-clockwise.

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18.1 Preparing for Transportation or Storage

WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended
activation or unauthorized use, shut off the engine and
engage the chain brake before transporting the chain saw or
putting it down. To reduce the risk of injuries from the sharp
cutters on the chain, always cover the guide bar with the
chain scabbard before transporting or storing the saw.
To prepare the saw for transportation or storage:
► Shut off the engine, @ 15.
► Release the chain brake and loosen the chain, @ 12.2.
► Re-engage the chain brake.
► Slide a chain scabbard over the guide bar so that it covers
the entire guide bar.
► Before using the saw, remember to re-tension the chain.
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