Carburetor Adjustment - Echo CS-800P Operator's Manual

Idle adjusting screw
High speed needle (H)
High Altitude Operation
This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain
satisfactory starting, emission, and durability
performance up to 330 m above sea level (ASL) (96.0
kPa).
To maintain proper engine operation and emission
compliance above 330 m ASL the carburetor
may need to be adjusted by an authorized ECHO
service dealer.
IMPORTANT
If the engine is adjusted for operation above
330 m ASL, the carburetor must be readjusted
when operating the engine below 330 m ASL,
otherwise severe engine damage may result.
Low speed needle (L)
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CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is
set in compliance with Emission Regulations.
In addition, the carburetor is equipped with "H" (High
Speed) and "L" (Low Speed) needle adjustment
limiters that prevent settings outside acceptable
limits.
1. Before adjusting carburetor clean or replace air
filter and muffler "Spark Arrestor Screen".
2. Make sure the bar and chain are properly
adjusted.
3. Start engine and run several minutes to bring to
operating temperature.
Flash choke twice during warm-up to clear any
air from the fuel system.
4. Stop engine.
Turn "H" speed needle counterclockwise (CCW)
to stop.
Turn "L" speed needle midway between full
clockwise (CW) stop and CCW stop.
5. Idle Speed Adjustment:
• Start engine, turn "Idle" speed adjustment
screw CW until the saw chain begins to turn,
then turn screw out CCW until the saw chain
stops turning.
Turn screw out, CCW, an additional ¼ turn.
WARNING
Cutting attachment must not move when unit
is idling.
6. Accelerate to full throttle for 2 - 3 seconds to
clear any excess fuel in the engine, then return
to idle.
Accelerate engine to full throttle to check for
smooth transition from idle to high speed.
If engine hesitates turn "L" needle CCW 1/8 turn
and repeat acceleration.
Continue adjustment until smooth acceleration
results.
7. Check idle speed and reset if necessary as
described in item 5.
If a tachometer is available idle speed should be
set to 2800 r/min.
CAUTION
When starting, idling adjustment speed
should be adjusted not to rotate the saw
chain.
Correct idle speed is adjusted 2800 r/min.
Or ¼ turn CCW from the point the chain
stops moving.
When you experience trouble with the
carburetor, contact your dealer.
CS-800P