Adjusting The Carburetor - Stihl KM 56 R Instruction Manual

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Reach into the recess (4) in the filter
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housing and take out the felt
filter (5).
Fit a new felt filter element (5). As a
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temporary measure you can knock it
out on the palm of your hand or blow
it out with compressed air. Do not
wash.
NOTICE
Replace damaged parts.
Fit the felt filter (5) in the filter
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housing, make sure it is properly
seated – the arrow points to the
recess.
Move the choke lever (1) to <.
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Fit the filter cover in position,
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making sure the screw is square.
Tighten down the screw.
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Adjusting the Carburetor

The carburetor comes from the factory
with a standard setting.
On this machine it is no longer
necessary to adjust the carburetor.
It has 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
Warm up the engine for about
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3 minutes.
Turn the idle speed screw (LA)
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slowly clockwise until the engine
runs smoothly – the cutting
attachment must not move.
Cutting attachment runs when engine is
idling
Turn the idle speed screw (LA)
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counterclockwise until the cutting
attachment stops running and then
turn the screw about another 1/2 to
3/4 turn in the same direction.
WARNING
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.
KM 56 R, KM 56 RC