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Chainsaw carburator - Echo 370

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kez

09-30-2007 15:29:56




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I bought a new Echo 370 and do not understand the instructions in the manual for adjusting the Hi speed needle (Item �4� below) of the carburetor. It seems odd to me that after stopping the engine with the high speed needle it�s not adjusted anymore. Help would be appreciated.
My idea of adjusting this needle is to screw in both Hi & Low needles until they just stop. Then back them out about 1.5 turns. Start and rev up the saw to full speed and hold it there. Screw in the Hi speed needle until the engine falters, then unscrew the needle until the RMP peaks and keep unscrewing until it falters again. Then screw it in until it stops faltering and leave it there � a bit on the rich side.

Echo manual description.
CARBURATOR ADJUSTMENT
Every Unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with Emission regulations. In addition the carburetor is equipped with a high speed (H) and low speed (L) needle adjustment limiters that prevent settings outside acceptable limits.
1. Before adjusting carburetor clean or replace air filter and muffler, �Spark Arrestor Screen�
2. Make sure the bar and chain is properly adjusted.
3. Start engine and bring to operating temperature.
4. Stop Engine. Turn �H� speed needle counter clockwise (CCW) to stop. Turn �L� speed needle midway between full clockwise (CW) stop and full CCW.
5. Idle speed adjustment. Start engine, turn �idle� speed adjustment screw CW until saw chain begins to turn, then turn screw CCW until saw chain stops turning. Turn screw an additional � turn.
6. Accelerate to full throttle for 2-3 seconds to clear any excess fuel in engine, then return to idle. Accelerate engine to full throttle to check for smooth transition from idle to high speed. If engine hesitates turn �L� needle CCW 1/8 turn and repeat acceleration.
Continue adjustment until smooth acceleration results.
7. Check idle speed and reset if necessary as described in item 5. If a tachometer is available it should be set between 2400 � 2900 rpm.

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Butch(OH)

10-01-2007 10:19:13




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 Re: Chainsaw carburator - Echo 370 in reply to kez, 09-30-2007 15:29:56  
I happen to also have a 370 Echo, nice little saw. Everything you buy from now on will either have the limiter caps or worse, fixed jets. The limiter caps are easy enough to get around but the pliers trick hasnt worked for me. What has worked is a regular drywall screw (#6? I think) screw it in untill it hits the screw head and pull out with pliers. Your adjustment proceedure sounds good to me. Most everything is set real lean now to pass EPA. My 370 doesnt seem to have much more power since I got rid of the limiters and richened it a tad but it sure is a lot easier to keep running when warming up.

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Dave in Tx

09-30-2007 18:59:25




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 Re: Chainsaw carburator - Echo 370 in reply to kez, 09-30-2007 15:29:56  
The way I read the instruction is to set Hi full ccw. If that is not enough you can pull the stops off with needle nose pliers, set it like you want it and put stops back on. Did that to mine a few years ago and haven't had to change it since.I set them the same as you..open L just enough it won't hesitate, then set H just like you do. I like a little rich on high to where they clean up just when you put a load on them.

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