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Standard Setting

:Shut off the engine.

:Mount the cutting tool.

:Check the air filter and replace if necessary.

:Check that throttle cable is properly adjusted – readjust if necessary – see chapter "Adjusting the Throttle Cable".

:Turn high speed screw (H) counterclockwise (max. 3/4 turn) as far as stop.

:Carefully screw the low speed screw (L) down onto its seat. Then open it one turn counterclockwise.

:Start the engine and run it until it is warm.

:Adjust idle speed with the idle speed screw (LA) so that the cutting tool does not rotate.

Fine Tuning

A slight correction of the setting of the high speed screw (H) may be necessary

if engine power is not satisfactory after a change in altitude (mountains, sea level) or after changing the cutting tool.

Rule of Thumb

Rotate the high speed screw (H) about one eighth of a turn for every 3300 ft (1000 meter) change in altitude.

Conditions for Adjustment

Adjust the high speed screw (H) only if you are using a mowing head, making sure the cutting lines are full length (as far as the limiter blade on the deflector).

If you mount a metal cutting tool, use the standard setting.

:Carry out the standard setting.

Maximum engine speed is normally reached with the standard setting.

:Warm up engine for about 5 minutes if you are using a metal cutting tool or about 3 minutes if you are using a mowing head.

:Open the throttle wide – and:

At high altitude

:Turn high speed screw (H) clock- wise (leaner) no further than stop until there is no noticeable increase in engine speed.

At sea level

:Turn the high speed screw (H) counterclockwise (richer) no further than stop until there is no noticeable increase in engine speed

Idle Speed

It is usually necessary to change the setting of the idle speed screw (LA) after every correction to the low speed screw (L).

:Warm up the engine.

Engine stops while idling

:Turn idle speed screw (LA) slowly clockwise until the engine runs smoothly – the cutting tool must not rotate.

FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R

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