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ANUAL
CARBURETOR
ADJUSTMENT
Engine Break-In
New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel
break-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break-in
period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will
stabilize. Idle speed can be adjusted as required.
High Altitude Adjustment
High altitude adjustment may be required for proper operation of this
engine.
IMPORTANT
For engine operation above 2,000 feet, turn the high-speed needle
lean (CW) until the engine runs between 7,000 and 8,000 RPM. Then
turn the low-speed needle lean (CW) until the engine does not
hesitate on acceleration.
For engine operation below 2,000 feet, turn the high-speed needle
rich (CCW) until the engine runs between 7,000 and 8,000 RPM.
Then turn the low-speed needle rich (CCW) until the engine does
not hesitate on acceleration.
DO NOT REMOVE LIMITER CAPS!
Level 2.
Tools required:
Screwdriver, tachometer (Echo P/N 99051130017)
Parts required:
None.
NOTE
Do not adjust carburetor unless necessary. If you have difficultly,
see your ECHO dealer.
Adjustment Screws
Idle Speed (A)
Control throttle opening at idle.
Low (LO) Speed (B)
Controls amount of fuel at low speed and
supplementary fuel for smooth progression from
idle to high speed.
High (HI) Speed (C)
Controls amount of fuel at full throttle
Before Adjustment
Check that:
• Air filter is clean and properly installed.
• Spark arrestor screen and muffler are free of carbon.
• Blower pipes are installed.
