Spark Arresting Screen In Muffler - Stihl MS 201 T Instruction Manual

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Adjusting Idle Speed
Carry out the standard setting.
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Start and warm up the engine.
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Engine stops while idling
Turn the idle speed screw (LA)
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clockwise until the chain begins to
run – then back it off 1 1/2 turns.
Saw chain runs while engine is idling
Run engine for 30 seconds at idle
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speed before making adjustment.
Turn the idle speed screw (LA)
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counterclockwise until the chain
stops running – then turn it another
1 1/2 turns in the same direction.
WARNING
If the chain continues moving when the
engine is idling, have your saw checked
and repaired by your servicing dealer.
Erratic idling behavior, poor acceleration
(even though standard setting of low
speed screw is correct)
Run engine for 30 seconds at idle
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speed before making adjustment.
Idle setting is too lean
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Turn the low speed screw (L)
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carefully counterclockwise, no
further than stop, until the engine
runs smoothly and accelerates well.
It is usually necessary to change the
setting of the idle speed screw (LA) after
every correction to the low speed
screw (L).
Fine Tuning for Operation at High
Altitude
A slight correction of the setting may be
necessary if the engine does not run
satisfactorily:
Carry out the standard setting.
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Warm up the engine.
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Turn high speed screw (H) slightly
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clockwise (leaner) – no further than
stop.
NOTICE
After returning from high altitude, reset
the carburetor to the standard setting.
If the setting is too lean there is a risk of
engine damage due to insufficient
lubrication and overheating.
Spark Arresting Screen in
Muffler
If the engine is down on power,
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check the spark arresting screen in
the muffler.
Wait for the muffler to cool down.
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Remove the chain sprocket cover –
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see "Mounting the Bar and Chain"
Take out the screw (1).
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Pull out the spark arresting
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screen (2).
Clean the spark arresting screen. If
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the screen is damaged or heavily
carbonized, fit a new one.
Refit the spark arresting screen.
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Insert the screw.
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Fit the chain sprocket cover.
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