Troubleshooting Guide

S
ERVICE notes
2014-22
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Subject Carburetor Tamper Resistance
For model
All power cuts, chain saws, blowers, grass trimmers, hedge trimmers,
brush cutters, edgers
Country
USA
Description
EPA (US Environmental Protection Agency) regulations require tamper
proof carburetors to assure engines maintain exhaust emission
compliance. Carburetor service and high altitude adjustments can be
made by Authorized Service Centers or Factory Service Centers.
Replacing carburetors: Carburetor service requiring full carburetor replacement
confirm H and L needles are set to factory settings.
Consult the appropriate repair manual and/or operators manuals for the proper carburetor
settings for a specific machine.
Reference Makita/Dolmar Technical bulletin 2012-03M and 2012-41
C
OMPACT CLASS CHAIN SAWS: EA3201S35B, PS-32C (WALBRO TYPE)
CEMENTED
CARBURETOR
TAMPER RESISTANT
CARBURETOR
REQUIRED TOOLS FACTORY SETTINGS
HIGH ALTITUDE
SETTINGS
C
OMPACT CLASS CHAIN SAWS: EA3201S35B, PS-32C (ZAMA TYPE)
CEMENTED
CARBURETOR
TAMPER RESISTANT
CARBURETOR
REQUIRED TOOLS FACTORY SETTINGS
HIGH ALTITUDE
SETTINGS
Available only for Makita
Factory and Authorized
Service Centers.
PN 168779-0
Walbro type EX 207
Walbro
L=1-1/2
H=4-1/2
Replace with tamper
resistant type if
service is required
Available only for Makita
Factory and Authorized
Service Centers.
PN 168849-5
Zama type DM29
Zama
L=1-1/2
H=2-1/2
Not
Applicable
L
H
Engine
Air
Filter
L
H
Engine
Air
Filter

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