Stihl MS 362 Instruction Manual page 36

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Determining standard setting
Determine the required standard
N
setting as follows: Turn the low
speed screw (L) carefully clockwise
as far as stop, then turn it
counterclockwise.
Is range of adjustment more than 1 turn?
Continue with "Standard setting A"
N
Is range of adjustment less than 1 turn?
Continue with "Standard setting B"
N
Standard Setting A
L
Turn high speed screw (H)
N
counterclockwise as far as stop (no
more than 3/4 turn).
Turn the low speed screw (L)
N
carefully clockwise until it is against
its seat, then turn it back 1 full turn
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Standard Setting B
L
Turn high speed screw (H)
N
counterclockwise as far as stop (no
more than 3/4 turn).
Turn the low speed screw (L)
N
clockwise as far as stop, then turn it
back 1/4 turn.
Adjusting Idle Speed
Carry out standard setting.
N
Start and warm up the engine.
N
L
LA
Engine stops while idling
Turn the idle speed screw (LA)
N
clockwise until the chain begins to
run – then back it off 1 1/2 turns.
Saw chain runs while engine is idling
Turn the idle speed screw (LA)
N
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 engine idling speed; poor
acceleration (even though low speed
screw (L) = 1 in standard setting A or low
speed screw (L) = 1/4 in standard setting
B)
Idle setting is too lean
Turn the low speed screw (L)
N
counterclockwise until the engine
runs and accelerates smoothly.
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 standard setting.
N
Warm up the engine.
N
Turn high speed screw (H) slightly
N
clockwise (leaner) – no further than
stop.
MS 362, MS 362 C