Instruction Manual

MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C
English
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Basic information
The carburetor has been factory-
adjusted to provide the engine with a
optimal fuel-air mixture in all operating
states.
Standard setting
N Check the air filter - replace if
necessary
N Check spark arresting screen –
clean or replace it if necessary
N Carefully screw the idle speed
screw (LD) down counterclockwise
(left-hand thread) until it is firmly
seated, then 2 turns clockwise
(standard setting LD = 2)
Setting the idle speed
N Start and warm up the engine
N Using the idle speed screw (LD), set
the idle speed correctly: The saw
chain must not rotate
Engine speed too low when idling:
N Turn the idle speed adjusting
screw (LD) slowly clockwise until
the saw chain begins to rotate –
then back off 1/2 turn
Saw chain rotates at idle speed:
N Turn the idle speed adjusting
screw (LD) slowly counterclockwise
until the saw chain stops rotating –
then turn an additional 1/2 turn in
the same direction
WARNING
If the saw chain continues to keep
rotating in idle even after adjustment,
have the chain saw checked by a
servicing dealer.
In some countries the muffler is
equipped with a spark arresting screen.
N If the engine is down on power,
check the spark arresting screen in
the muffler.
N Wait for the muffler to cool down.
N Take out the screws (1) and remove
the cover (2).
N Remove the spark arresting screen
(3) from the muffler (4).
N Clean the spark arresting screen. If
the screen is damaged or heavily
carbonized, fit a new one.
N Refit the spark arresting screen –
place the cover in position and
secure it with the screws.
Adjusting the Carburetor
207BA029 KN
Spark Arresting Screen in
Muffler
3
2
1
1
4
143BA029 KN