FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 250
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Cutting attachment rotates when engine 
is idling
N Turn the idle speed screw (LA) 
counterclockwise until the cutting 
attachment stops moving and then 
turn the screw another 1/2 to 1 full 
turn in the same direction.
WARNING
If the cutting attachment continues to 
rotate when the engine is idling, have 
your machine checked and repaired by 
your servicing dealer.
Erratic idling behavior, poor acceleration 
(even though setting of LA screw is 
correct).
Idle setting is too lean
N Turn the low speed screw (L) 
counterclockwise, no more than 1/2 
turn, until the engine runs and 
accelerates smoothly.
Erratic idling behavior
Idle setting is too rich
N Turn the low speed screw (L) 
clockwise, no more than 1/2 turn, 
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:
N Carry out standard setting.
N Warm up the engine.
N Turn high speed screw (H) slightly 
clockwise (leaner) – no more than a 
3/4 turn.
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.
N If the engine is down on power, 
difficult to start or runs poorly at idle 
speed, first check the spark plug.
N Fit a new spark plug after about 100 
operating hours – or sooner if the 
electrodes are badly eroded. Install 
only suppressed spark plugs of the 
type approved by STIHL – see 
"Specifications".
Removing the Spark Plug
N Turn off the engine.
N Pull off the spark plug boot (1).
N Unscrew the spark plug.
Spark Plug