Standard Setting - Stihl MS 362 Manual

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For the sake of clarity the adjusting
screw is shown on the exposed
carburetor.
: Starting with the high speed
screw H (1) against its seat,
open it 1 full turn
counterclockwise
– this is the basic setting.
: Starting with the low speed screw
L (2) against its seat,
open it 1 full turn
counterclockwise
– this is the basic setting.
– Warm up the engine.
The setting disc 5910 893 6600 may
be fitted on the screwdriver
5910 890 2300 to aid adjustment.
: To adjust the high speed screw
(H) , push the screwdriver (1)
5910 890 2304 through the
opening (arrow) and the pre-
installed limiter cap on the high
speed screw (H).
MS 362, MS 362 C
Adjust idle speed with a tachometer.
Adjust specified engine speeds
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within a tolerance of ± 200 rpm.
1. Adjust engine speed with
idle speed screw (LA),
to 3,300 rpm.
2. Turn the low speed screw (L)
counterclockwise or clockwise
to obtain maximum engine
speed.
If this speed is higher than
3,700 rpm, abort the procedure and
start again with step 1.
3. Use the idle speed screw (LA),
to set the engine speed again
to 3,300 rpm.
4. Use the low speed screw (L)
to set engine speed to
2,800 rpm.
5. Use the high speed screw (H)
to set the maximum engine
speed to 14,000 rpm.
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: Push a suitable drift through the
opening (arrow) and push home
the limiter cap until it is flush with
the carburetor body.
This completes the basic setting of
the high speed screw H and the low
speed screw L .
The high speed screw is locked.

12.7.2 Standard setting

The limiter cap must not be
removed for the standard setting.
Always perform the following steps
before carrying out any
adjustments:
– Troubleshooting, b 3.6
– Check chain tension and adjust if
necessary.
– Inspect the spark arresting
screen (if fitted) and clean or
replace if necessary, b 3.7 or
b 6.1
– Check the air filter and clean or
replace if necessary, b 12.1
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