Stihl FS 50 - 8.7 Removing and Installing the Spacer Flange

59Series 4144 Components FC, FS, KM
Adjusting the throttle cable
: Squeeze the throttle trigger and
turn the grub screw (arrow) until
the throttle shutter is wide open.
– T u r n t h e g r u b s c r e w c l o c k w i s e
= more throttle cable tension
(opens throttle shutter wider)
– Turn the grub screw
counterclockwise
= less throttle cable tension
(closes throttle shutter)
: Release the throttle trigger
(arrow) – it must return to the stop
The throttle cable must not be under
tension when the throttle trigger is
released since the throttle shutter
may not close properly
– the engine idle speed will then be
too high.
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– Reassemble in the reverse
sequence.
8.7 Removing and Installing
the Spacer Flange
Remove the carburetor, b 8.2
: Disconnect the ground wire
(arrow).
: Take out the screws (arrow)
together with the connector tag.
– Remove the spacer flange (1).
: Remove the gasket (1).
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Always install a new gasket.
– Inspect the spacer flange and
replace it if necessary – even
very minor cracks can result in
engine running problems, b 4.4,
b 4.5
: Inspect and clean the sealing
faces (arrows) and remove any
gasket residue, b 4.5
The sealing faces must be in perfect
condition. If the sealing faces are
damaged, install a new cylinder or
spacer flange.
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