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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
21
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
Non-Emission Models (Without Limiter Caps)
Level 2
Tools Required: Screwdriver, Tachometer (ECHO P/N 90051130017).
NOTE
If carburetor has limiter caps follow "Carburetor Adjustment"
procedures for emission models on previous page.
Idle Speed Adjustment
Turn "idle" speed adjustment screw (C) CW (clockwise) until tines
begin to turn, then turn screw out CCW (counter clockwise) until tines
stop turning. Turn screw out, CCW an additional 1/4 turn.
A
C
B
WARNING DANGER
Tines must not turn when unit is idling, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
Basic Setting
1. Stop engine and turn both LO (B) and HI (A) needles in, CW until
they stop and are lightly seated.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT over tighten needles. Forcing them to tighten will
damage the carburetor.
2. Turn LO (B) needle out, CCW 2-1/2 turns. Turn HI (A) needle out
CCW 2-3/4 turns.
Fine Tuning
(Requires Accurate Tachometer)
1. Start engine and allow to warm to operating temperature (minimum
2 - 3 minutes) varying engine speed from idle to full throttle.
2. Always begin fine tuning with LO (B) needle.
a. Lean drop-off - With engine idling, turn LO (B) needle slowly
CW (in) to lean drop-off point. RPM will increase, then abruptly
drop-off. Note this position. (1)
b. Rich drop-off - With engine idling, slowly turn LO (B) needle
CCW (out) to rich drop-off point. RPM will increase then
gradually slow and drop-off. Note this position. (2)
c. Final setting - Set needle at mid point between lean rich drop-
off points. (3)
d. Turn needle 1/8 turn CCW (out) making mixture slightly
richer. (4)
3. HI speed adjustment.
Adjust HI (A) needle with tachometer. Refer to Wide Open
Throttle RPM settings listed in "Specifications" on page 10.
4. Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If tachometer is available,
idle speed should be set to the specifications found on page 10
"Specifications" of this manual.
WARNING DANGER
When carburetor adjustment is completed, tines should not move
at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result.