FS 130, FS 130 R
English
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Adjusting Idle Speed
Engine stops while idling
N Warm up the engine for about 3 
minutes.
N Turn the idle speed screw (LA) 
slowly clockwise until the engine 
runs smoothly – the cutting 
attachment must not move.
Cutting attachment runs when engine is 
idling
N Turn the idle speed screw (LA) 
counterclockwise until the cutting 
attachment stops running and then 
turn the screw about another 1/2 to 
3/4 turn in the same direction.
WARNING
If the working tool or cutting attachment 
continues to run when the engine is 
idling, have your machine checked and 
repaired by your servicing dealer.
Version B
– High speed screw and low speed 
screw with slotted head.
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 Mount approved cutting tool or 
attachment.
N Check the air filter and clean or 
replace as necessary.
N Check that the throttle cable is 
properly adjusted – readjust if 
necessary – see chapter on 
"Adjusting the Throttle Cable".
N Check the spark arresting screen 
(not in all versions) and clean or 
replace as necessary.
N Carefully turn both adjusting screws 
counterclockwise as far as stop: 
– The high speed screw (H) is 3/4 turn 
open. 
– The low speed screw (L) is 3/4 turn 
open.
N Start and warm up the engine.
N Adjust idle speed with the idle speed 
screw (LA) so that the cutting 
attachment does not move.
Adjusting Idle Speed
It is usually necessary to change the 
setting of the idle speed screw (LA) after 
every correction to the low speed screw 
(L).
N Warm up the engine for about 3 
minutes.
Engine stops while idling 
N Turn the idle speed screw (LA) 
slowly clockwise until the engine 
runs smoothly – the cutting 
attachment must not move.
Cutting attachment runs when engine is 
idling
N Turn the idle speed screw (LA) 
counterclockwise until the cutting 
attachment stops running and then 
turn the screw about another 1/2 to 
3/4 turn in the same direction.