Stihl GS 461 Rock Boss174 Product Instruction Manual - Page 30

Fine Tuning for Operation at High

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English N Turn high speed screw (H) counterclockwise as far as stop (no more than 3/4 turn). N Turn the low speed screw (L) clockwise as far as stop, then turn it back 1/4 turn. Adjusting Idle Speed 3443BA001 KN Engine stops while idling or chain runs while engine is idling N Turn the idle speed screw (LA) clockwise as far as stop or until the chain begins to run - then turn the screw back 1 1/2 turns. WARNING If the chain continues moving when the engine is idling, have your machine checked and repaired by your servicing dealer. Erratic idling behavior, poor acceleration (even though low speed screw is open 1/4 turn) N Carry out the standard setting. N Warm up the engine. N Turn high speed screw (H) slightly 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. 3443BA003 KN Before starting, open the shut-off cock fully so that water flows to the diamond abrasive chain - never allow chain to run dry. N Carry out the standard setting. N Start and warm up the engine. 3443BA002 KN Idle setting is too lean N Turn the low speed screw (L) 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 engine does not run satisfactorily: 28 GS 461

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GS 461
English
28
N
Turn high speed screw (H)
counterclockwise as far as stop (no
more than 3/4 turn).
N
Turn the low speed screw (L)
clockwise as far as stop, then turn it
back 1/4 turn.
Adjusting Idle Speed
Before starting, open the shut-off cock
fully so that water flows to the diamond
abrasive chain – never allow chain to run
dry.
N
Carry out the standard setting.
N
Start and warm up the engine.
Engine stops while idling or chain runs
while engine is idling
N
Turn the idle speed screw (LA)
clockwise as far as stop or until the
chain begins to run – then turn the
screw back 1 1/2 turns.
WARNING
If the chain continues moving when the
engine is idling, have your machine
checked and repaired by your servicing
dealer.
Erratic idling behavior, poor acceleration
(even though low speed screw is open
1/4 turn)
Idle setting is too lean
N
Turn the low speed screw (L)
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 engine does not run
satisfactorily:
N
Carry out the standard setting.
N
Warm up the engine.
N
Turn high speed screw (H) slightly
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.
3443BA001 KN
3443BA002 KN
3443BA003 KN