Stihl KM 56 RC User Manual

KM 56 R, KM 56 RC
English
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The carburetor comes from the factory
with a standard setting.
On this machine it is no longer
necessary to adjust the carburetor.
It has been set at the factory to provide
an optimum fuel-air mixture in all
locations and operating conditions.
Adjusting Idle Speed
Engine stops while idling
N Warm up the engine for about
3 minutes.
N Turn the idle speed screw (LA)
slowly clockwise until the engine
runs smoothly – the cutting
attachment must not move.
Cutting attachment runs when engine is
idling
N Turn the idle speed screw (LA)
counterclockwise until the cutting
attachment stops running and then
turn the screw about another 1/2 to
3/4 turn in the same direction.
WARNING
If the working tool or cutting attachment
continues to run when the engine is
idling, have your machine checked and
repaired by your servicing dealer.
N If the engine is down on power,
difficult to start or runs poorly at idle
speed, first check the spark plug.
N Fit a new spark plug after about 100
operating hours – or sooner if the
electrodes are badly eroded. Install
only suppressed spark plugs of the
type approved by STIHL – see
"Specifications".
Removing the Spark Plug
N Shut off the engine.
N Remove the spark plug boot (1).
N Unscrew the spark plug (2).
Adjusting the Carburetor
0815BA006 KN
Spark Plug
1
547BA041 KN
2

Stihl KM 56 RC Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	KM 56 RC
Category	Engine
Language	English