BR 380
English
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N Remove the main filter (3) from the 
cover and inspect it – if it is dirty or 
damaged, fit a new one.
Always install a new prefilter together 
with the new main filter.
N Take the prefilter (4) out of the filter 
cover.
N If prefilter is wet, dry it – then knock 
it out on the palm of your hand or 
blow it out with compressed air.
Always replace a damaged prefilter.
N Clean loose dirt from the filter cover 
and filter chamber.
N Install the main filter (3) and 
prefilter (4) in the filter cover.
N Fit the cover on the filter base (5) 
and tighten it down firmly.
The carburetor comes from the factory 
with a standard setting.
This setting provides an optimum fuel-air 
mixture under most operating 
conditions.
With this carburetor it is only possible to 
adjust the high speed and low speed 
screws within fine limits.
Standard Setting
N Stopping the engine
N Check the air filter and clean or 
replace as necessary.
N Check the spark arresting screen 
(not in all versions) in the muffler 
and clean or replace as necessary.
N Carefully turn both adjusting screws 
counterclockwise as far as stop.
N The high speed screw (H) is 1/4 turn 
open.
N The low speed screw (L) is 1/4 turn 
open.
N Start and warm up the engine.
Adjusting Idle Speed
Engine stops while idling
N Turn the idle speed screw (LA) 
slowly clockwise until the engine 
runs smoothly.
Erratic idling behavior, engine stops 
even though setting of LA screw has 
been corrected, poor acceleration
Idle setting is too lean:
N Turn the low speed screw (L) 
counterclockwise, no further than 
stop, until the engine runs and 
accelerates smoothly.
Erratic idling behavior 
Idle setting is too rich
N Turn the low speed screw (L) 
clockwise, no further than stop, 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).