MAINTENANCE
Carburettor adjustment
The carburettor can be designed in different ways, depending on existing environmental and emissions legislation. Some chain saws are equipped with movement limiters on the carburettor’s adjuster screws. These limit the adjustment possibilities to a maximum of a 1/2 turn.
H
L
1/2
1/2
When your chain saw is equipped with a carburettor that features movement limiters, the carburettor should be adjusted according to the instructions under the heading Carburettor with movement limiters.
When your chain saw is equipped with a carburettor that does not feature movement limiters, the carburettor should be adjusted according to the instructions under the heading Carburettor without movement limiters.
H
L
Contact your servicing dealer (retailer) if you are uncertain of which type of carburettor your chain saw is equipped with.
Carburettor with movement limiters
H
L
1/2
1/2
Your Jonsered product has been designed and manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful exhaust fumes.
Function, Basic settings, Fine adjustment
WARNING! Do not start the chain saw unless
!the bar, chain and clutch cover (chain brake) are fitted, otherwise the clutch may come loose and cause personal injury.
Function
•The carburettor governs the engine’s speed via the throttle control. Air and fuel are mixed in the carburettor. The air/fuel mixture is adjustable. Correct adjustment is essential to get the best performance from the machine.
•Adjusting the carburettor means that the engine is adapted to local operating conditions, e.g. climate,
altitude, petrol and the type of
•The carburettor has three adjustment controls:
-L = Low speed jet
-H = High speed jet
-T = Idle adjustment screw
TH
L
•The L and
•The
Basic settings and running in
The basic carburettor settings are adjusted during testing at the factory. Avoid running at a too high speed during the first 10 hours.
CAUTION! If the chain rotates while idling the
Rec. idle speed: 2700 rpm
WARNING! Contact your servicing dealer, if
!the idle speed setting cannot be adjusted so that the chain stops. Do not use the chain saw until it has been properly adjusted or repaired.
Fine adjustment
When the machine has been
Changing the type of fuel
Fine tuning may be required if the chain saw, after changing the type of fuel, performs differently with regard to starting, acceleration, maximum speed, etc.
Conditions
•Before any adjustments are made the air filter should be clean and the cylinder cover fitted. Adjusting the carburettor while a dirty air filter is in use will result in a leaner mixture next time the filter is cleaned. This can give rise to serious engine damage.
•Do not attempt to adjust the L and H jets beyond either stop as this could cause damage.
•Now start the machine according to the starting instructions and let it warm up for 10 minutes. CAUTION!
If the chain rotates while idling the
•Place the machine on a flat surface so that the bar points away from you and so that the bar and chain do not come into contact with the surface or other objects.
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