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You did not say what machine this is, however most carbs will run on a basic setting of 1 1/4 on the L and 1 on the H screw, now start the saw and warm up, start screwing the L screw in, the revs will increase as the mixture weakens, when the saw reaches its peak and starts to die because its too weak turn the screw out 15 minutes on a clock face, check the saw accelerates well with no flat spot, if need be turn out a little more until it does, now adjust the idle screw so as it idles well without the chain moving around the bar, the H screw is a govener so the more you screw it in the faster it goes, you realy need to check this with a tachometer it should nor exceed 12500 rpm
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The primary goal of making these adjustments is to achieve the appropriate engine speed at idle while ensuring it runs as smoothly as possible. In doing so, you`re establishing the proper fuel and air mixture at idle and setting an excellent baseline for further tuning.
On most carburetors, turning the mixture screw in (clockwise) leans the mixture, while counterclockwise (out) enriches the mixture. Initially, if the engine stumbles or the vacuum drops when turning the mixture screw in, turn both screws out about a -turn and evaluate the results.
Regardless of whether or not the engine is running too rich or too lean, bring it down to a very lean mixture by turning both screws a quarter-turn at a time, counter-clockwise, then slowly bringing them back up to an equal and smooth mixture. Listen to the engine to know when you`ve found the right balance.
This method involves looking at the base of the spark plug insulator (white part of the plug) for a slight coloring on the insulator just above where the insulator comes through the steel case. If the mixture is too lean, it will leave no color, while a rich mixture will cause the fuel ring to become more prominent.
If an engine is hard to start, barely idles, coughs, bogs, sputters or stumbles every time the throttle opens, gets horrible fuel economy, spews black carbon from the tailpipe or never seems to run very well, chances are the carburetor needs to be tuned.
Turn the high speed or main jet screw clockwise until the engine begins to slow. Then, turn the screw the other way until the engine begins to slow. Turn the screw back to the midpoint. Once adjusted, check engine acceleration by moving the throttle from idle to fast.
Tightening the screw increases the amount of fuel, while loosening decreases the amount of fuel. When making any adjustments, it is also important to make them in small increments of a quarter turn. This will prevent any major fuel changes that could dramatically affect the performance of the engine.
The basic rule of carburetor tuning is ignition first. Once the ignition advancing mechanism is correct, the air/fuel mixture can be tuned for improved power or fuel efficiency. INITIAL TIMINGThe chief function of initial timing is to provide a clean idle and crisp throttle response.
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Carburetor adjustment zama walbro tuneup – whipper snipper stihl fs 38
ANSWER : Too long to print here. Go to the zama web sit and they give you a wonderful procedure for adjusting a zama carburetor. Especially important after you have taken it apart and installed a new carb kit. And even if you get a new carb the initial settings are so called defaults and you should really fine tune the carb for your specific motor.
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How to adjust carburetor on Poulan FL1500 blower
ANSWER : The L and H mixture screws have unorthodox heads on them, but they can be turned. You can buy a tool for the type of head they have on Ebay. I use a plastic automotive type wire terminal connector and tap it over the head of the mixture screw. The 22 gauge ring-eye type works well because it gives you something to grasp and turn the screw with. Here is the manufacturer’s tutorial on adjusting your carburetor.
http://www.zamacarb.com/tipspage.html
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What tool is required to adjust the carb. on a 142e husquvarna chainsaw?
ANSWER : Http://www.ehow.com/how_7241334_adjust-husqvarna-carburetor.html
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Carb screws need adjusted i need to know the settings
ANSWER : Hi. Lightly seat the low screw and bring it out one and a quarter turns. Lightly seat the high and bring it out one turn. Adjust idle screw to suit. Regards Phil.
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How to stop sawdust from coming into the carburetor section and how to adjust the chain oiler. chain seems dry.
ANSWER : Check to ensure the oil opening on the side of the saw housing is not plugged as well as the matching oil groove in the guide bar first. Turn the saw upside down and see if there is a + and a – sign near the sprocket on the bottom. If so, turning towards the + increases flow. Most new small saws oilers are non-adjustable.
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Poulin p3314 gas runs out carb
ANSWER : Set the H and L jet screws CW to stops (lightly), then CCW 1-3/4 turns each. This is a basic setting and both need to be turned CW somewhat when the engine runs. Recheck the lower chamber in the carburetor for correct installation of the needle, seat, spring, fulcrum, and diaphragm. Go to: www.drystacked.com for a detailed look at Walbro brand carburetors. Even if you do not have a Walbro carburetor, the principles are much the same. Make sure the fuel tank vent is open.
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Proved saw is firing, acts like it is not getting enough gas, need to know proper procedure for adjusting carb. and what the two adjustments marked L and H do. Looks like it takes a special wrench, need to know where to obtain wrench, if these need to be adjusted. Saw has very small amount of run time on it, though it is a couple of years old.
ANSWER : If the saw has a EPA carb it will have anti tamper screws, these have a spline on them, not a screw driver slot, there is a special tool to adjust the jets part no. 530035560, check the web for sellers, both screws are fuel screws, not air screws, so the more you undo them the richer the mixture gets, the L screw will adjust the mixture from idle up to half throttle, the H screw will adjust from half throttle to max rpm, all saws today are set for the best emmissions not the best running so they are always set on the lean side, the settings as they are will be a good starting point, if the saw does not pick up clean inscrew the L screw a bit at a time until it does, be very carefull with the H screw as this can be leaned off too much and the saw will over rev and possibly seize, this should be do with a taco so as you know what the rvs are, it should not exceed 12500 rpm.it should aleays sound a little rich at maximum no load revs.
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Where do i set the idle scew at to start my ms 390
ANSWER : I wouldn’t adjust the idle. If it is flooding out then either you are pulling it to many times with the choke on (shouldn’t need more than about 5 pulls) or the carburetor has a problem
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