Stihl MS 360 - Motor Management; Adjusting the Carburetor

43MS 360
english
Exhaust emissions are controlled by the
design of the fundamental engine
parameters and components (e.g.
carburation, ignition, timing and valve or
port timing) without the addition of any
major hardware.
General Information
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 engine idle speed within fine
limits.
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.
Motor Management Adjusting the Carburetor
4
L
H
3
1
/
4
/
L
H
138BA026 KN