Technical Information  08.2005 Page 11
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5. Service notes
5.1 Carburetor adjustment
With this carburetor, the high-speed adjusting 
screw (H) and low-speed adjusting screw (L) can 
only be adjusted by the user within a range of 270° 
(3/4 turn).
The carburetor has been adjusted for optimum 
performance and fuel efficiency in all operating 
states.
Fine adjustments are still possible to adapt to 
changed conditions of work and use such as 
changes in elevation (mountains, sea-level).
5.1.1 Mechanical design
. Low-speed adjusting screw with sealing ring (1) 
. Limiter cap for low-speed adjusting screw (2)
. High-speed adjusting screw with sealing ring (3) 
. Limiter cap for high-speed adjusting screw (4)
. Stop (5) 
. Idle speed adjusting screw (6)
The limiter caps are fitted over the knurled head of 
the adjusting screws. The stop on the carburetor 
housing serves as a limiter.
5.1.2 Maintenance / repair
When servicing, the limiter caps must be removed 
when exchanging damaged adjusting screws or to 
clean the carburetor.
. Remove limiter caps (2) with puller 
5910 890 4501 (1). 
Used caps may not be reused, as they are damaged 
when pulled off.
Adjustment after maintenance / repair
. Check air filter and replace it if necessary. 
. Check spark arresting screen (if installed) – 
clean or replace if necessary.
. Check the throttle cable
270°270°
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