Adjusting The Carburetor - Stihl BG 56 Instruction Manual

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Version with Pleated Filter Material
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Unscrew the filter cover lock (1)
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counterclockwise.
Remove the filter cover (2).
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Clean away loose dirt from around
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the filter.
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Take the air filter (3) out of the filter
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housing (4).
Cleaning the air filter
Carefully knock the filter out on the
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palm of your hand or blow it clear
with compressed air from the inside
outwards.
In case of stubborn dirt or sticky filter
fabric
Wash the air filter in STIHL special
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cleaner (special accessory) or a
clean, non-flammable solution (e.g.
warm soapy water). Rinse the filter
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from the inside outwards under a jet
of water – do not use a pressure
washer.
Dry the filter – do not expose to high
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temperatures.
Place the filter in position.
Install the filter element in the filter
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housing.
Fit the filter cover and tighten the
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filter cover lock clockwise.
BG 56, BG 56 C, BG 66, BG 66 C, BG 86, BG 86 C, SH 56, SH 56 C, SH 86, SH 86 C

Adjusting the Carburetor

The carburetor has been set at the
factory to provide an optimum fuel-air
mixture under most operating
conditions.
Adjusting Idle Speed
Engine stops while idling
Turn the idle speed screw (LA)
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clockwise until the engine runs
smoothly.