Stihl MS 360 C - Page 46

45MS 360 C
english / USA
Standard Setting
: Shut off the engine.
: Check the air filter and clean or
replace it as necessary.
: Check spark arresting screen in the
muffler and clean or replace it as
necessary.
: Turn the high speed screw (H)
counterclockwise (max.
3
/
4
turn) as
far as stop.
: Turn low speed screw (L) clockwise
as far as stop. Then back it off one
quarter turn.
Adjusting Idle Speed
Engine stops while idling
: Turn the idle speed screw (LA)
clockwise until chain begins to run –
then back it off one quarter of a turn.
Chain runs when engine is idling
: Turn the idle speed screw (LA)
counterclockwise until chain stops
running – then turn screw another
quarter turn in the same direction.
Erratic idling behavior, poor
acceleration
Idle setting too lean:
: Turn low speed screw (L)
counterclockwise (about 1/4 turn)
until the engine runs and
accelerates smoothly.
Adjustment for Operation at High
Altitudes
A slight correction of the setting may be
necessary if engine power is not
satisfactory when operating at high
altitude:
: Check standard setting.
: Warm up the engine.
: Turn the high speed screw (H) and
the low speed screw (L) clockwise.
4
L
H
3
1
/
4
/
L
H
138BA026 KN
4
L
H
3
1
/
4
/
LA
138BA027 KN
4
L
H
3
1
/
4
/
L
H
138BA026 KN