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Technical Information · issue 46 of 2003

FS 480 (new version); Carburetor C1Q-S94, Shroud, Grommet, Carburetor Housing; Support frame / powerhead (FR 450); Summary

IssueTI 46/2003

Part changes (1)

WasBecomesWhat the bulletin says
4128 120 0651 4128 120 0603 1 Carburetor The existing carburetor 4128 120 0651 (C1Q-S34H) with a single adjusting screw (LD) has been replaced by version 4128 120 0603 (C1Q-S94) with three adjusting screws (H, L, LA).

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Technical Information

                                                                                                 46.2003

  STIHL FS 450 Clearing Saws                                                – Series 4128

  Contents
  1. Carburetor C1Q-S94, Shroud, Grommet, Carburetor Housing
  2. Summary

  1.     Carburetor C1Q-S94, Shroud,                                  The high speed adjusting screw on the new

         Grommet, Carburetor Housing                                  carburetor is equipped with a cap (1) to limit the
                                                                      adjustment range. Funnel-shaped caps (2 and 3)
  The modifications outlined below have been                          are also fitted to the low speed adjusting screw and
  designed to further improve operation and adapt to                  the idle speed adjusting screw, as a guide to

  emission standards.                                                 inserting the carburetor screwdriver.

  1.1    Carburetor
  The existing carburetor 4128 120 0651 (C1Q-S34H)
  with a single adjusting screw (LD) has been

  replaced by version 4128 120 0603 (C1Q-S94) with
  three adjusting screws (H, L, LA).

                                                                        270°
                                           1        2

                                                                                                      256TI022 KN

                           LD          H

                                                                      With the new carburetor, the user can only adjust
                                                    3                 the high speed adjusting screw H within a range of
                                                                      270° (3/4 turn).
                                                        256TI021 KN

                                                                      In this way, the carburetor setting can be adjusted to
                                           LA
                                                                      different working conditions (e.g. change of
                                                                      altitude).
  Left: existing carburetor C1Q-S34H
  Right: new carburetor C1Q-S94

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1.1.1    Mechanical design                                            Adjustment after maintenance / repair
                                                                      .   Check the air filter – clean or replace if
                                                                          necessary
                                                                      .   Check the muffler / spark arresting screen for
                            5                                             coking and clean or replace if necessary
                                                                      .   Check throttle cable setting and adjust if
                                    1 2
                                                                          necessary
                                             3
                                                                      .   Inspect the fuel filter and clean or replace if
                                                                          necessary.

                                                        256TI023 KN
                                4

                                                                      Basic setting (Service)
                                                                      (without cap on high-speed adjusting screw)
.   Low speed adjusting screw (1)

.   High speed adjusting screw (2)
.   Cap (3) of high speed adjusting screw
                                                                              H                 L

.   Idle speed adjusting screw (4)
.   Stop (5) to limit the range of travel of the high
    speed adjusting screw cap
1.1.2    Maintenance / repair (Service)

                                                                                                        256TI025 KN

                                                                      Starting from the tight position of the adjusting
                                                                      screws:

                                                                      .   Back off H = 1 1/2 turns

                                                                      .   Back off L = 1 turn
                                                                      Fixing cap on H screw
                                                        256TI024 KN

                        1            2

The high speed adjusting screw cap must be
removed in order to replace a high speed adjusting
screw or to clean the carburetor.

.   Insert the extractor 5910 890 4501 (1) between
    the cap (2) and the carburetor housing as

    shown
                                                                                                      256TI026 KN

.   Pry off the cap –
    if the cap binds on the adjusting screw:
                                                                      .   Fit a new cap facing towards the rich stop
.   Turn the extractor so that the closed side of the
                                                                          (arrow) and press on until it is engaged in
    U-shaped blade is facing the cap and slide the
                                                                          position 2
    extractor under the cap
.   Pry off the cap fully
Caps must not be reused

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                                                        .   Check the muffler / spark arresting screen for
                      a                                     coking and clean or replace if necessary
                                                        .   Check the throttle cable adjustment and adjust if
                                                            necessary
                                                        .   Turn the high speed adjusting screw (H)
                                                            counterclockwise as far as possible – max. 3/4
                                                            turn
                                                        .   Carefully turn the low speed adjusting screw (L)
                                                            clockwise lightly against the seat, then back off
                                256TI027 KN

                                                            1 turn

                                                        .   Start the machine and let the engine warm up

Do not press on the cap all the way to the carburetor
                                                        .   Adjust the idle speed by means of the idle speed
housing, as this will damage it!
                                                            adjusting screw (LA) so that the cutting tool
Distance a = 1 mm
                                                            does not turn

                                                        Engine stops when idling
Idle speed adjustment
                                                        .   Carry out standard setting procedure on low

.   Turn the idle speed adjusting screw (LA) to set         speed adjusting screw (L)
    the speed to 2800 rpm (a tachometer should be
                                                        .   Turn the idle speed adjusting screw (LA)
    used as an aid to adjustment!)
Checking running behaviour
                                                            clockwise until the engine runs evenly. The
                                                            cutting tool should not turn
Speed varies when idling, poor acceleration,            The attachment turns when idling
engine stops –
                                                        .   Turn the idle speed adjusting screw (LA)
the idle setting is too lean!

                                                            counterclockwise until the attachment stops,
.   Turn the low speed adjusting screw (L)                  then turn approx. 1/2 to 1 more turn in the same
    counterclockwise about 1/4 turn until the engine        direction
    runs uniformly and accelerates correctly
                                                        Adjusting the carburetor setting when working

Speed varies when idling; engine stops when             in mountain regions

swivelling machine –
                                                        If the engine does not run satisfactorily, a marginal
the idle setting is too rich!
                                                        adjustment may be necessary:
.   Turn the low speed adjusting screw (L)
                                                        .   Check the standard setting

    clockwise about 1/4 turn until the engine runs
    uniformly and accelerates correctly                 .   Let the engine warm up

Whenever the low speed adjusting screw (L) has          .   Turn the high speed adjusting screw (H)
been adjusted, an adjustment is usually required on         clockwise (leaner)
the idle speed adjusting screw (LA)
                                                        1.1.4   Spare parts

                                                        Set of carburetor parts 1129 007 1062 should be
1.1.3   Standard setting                                used for repairs to the new carburetor.

        (with cap on high speed adjusting screw)
The instructions below correspond to the
instructions for adjustment in the "Carburetor
adjustment" chapter of the machine operator’s
manual.
.   Switch off the engine
.   Fit the cutting tool
.   Check the air filter and clean or replace if
    necessary

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1.2      Shroud, grommet, carburetor housing

                                                   256TI028 KN

                                                                                                                     256TI029 KN
Left: existing shroud (with opening for grommet)                 Left: existing carburetor housing
Right: new shroud (with 3 adjustment openings)                   Right: new carburetor housing

Modified shrouds (without an opening in the area of              The integrally molded holders (arrows) for the

the carburetor adjusting screws) have been                       grommet are not used on the new carburetor
installed along with the introduction of the new                 housing. The collar screws for attaching the
carburetor.                                                      carburetor are injection-molded instead of screwed.
The new adjustment symbols (H=3/4; L=1; LA) are
                                                                 The bushing in the mounting hole is injection-
                                                                 molded and not a press-fit. Consequently, these
now shown on the shroud, adjacent to the
                                                                 parts cannot be individually replaced on new
3 adjustment openings (previously on the
grommet).                                                        carburetor housings.
                                                                 Supply of spare parts

Due to the funnel-shaped caps on the adjusting
screws on the new carburetor, the grommet                        The carburetor housings (4128 120 0101 and
previously used in the carburetor housing is no                  4128 120 0100) still available for machines with the
longer required.                                                 old-style carburetor are also supplied with injection-

                                                                 molded collar screws and bushings. The collar

                                                                 screws 4134 122 6601 and bushings
                                                                 0000 963 1403 are still available for repairs to older
                                                                 carburetor housings.

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2.     Summary
         Part name                               Previous             New             Remarks
         FS 450
 1       Carburetor C1Q-S34H                     4128 120 0651        ---             1)
 2       Carburetor C1Q-S94                      ---                  4128 120 0603   2)
 3       Carburetor housing                      4128 120 0101        4128 120 0102   1)
 4       Grommet                                 4128 123 7502        ---             1)
 5       Set of carburetor parts                 ---                  1129 007 1062   2)
 6       Shroud, USA                             4128 080 1651        4128 084 0908   1)

Modification to be introduced continuously

Remarks
1) Previous version of part remains available for older machines
2) The spare parts are listed in the current spare parts list

Last Technical Information on the                       STIHL FS 450: 05.2003

© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2003                       Technical Documentation
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