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Ex-Tool & Die Maker. For the last 30 years I have performed maintenance on a large estate, including mechanical repairs of cars, trucks, tractors, ATV's, carts & trailers, chainsaws, mowers, snowblowers, machinery, hand tools. I do blade & tool sharpening, modifications and adaptations requiring designing and fabrication of accessories or parts made of metal, wood or plastic. Indoor skills include repair of appliances, furniture, electrical wiring, plumbing and structure.

 
   

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Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.) - chain saw


Expert: Michael - 5/29/2004

Question
have a poulan chain saw woodsman model 2055.but it did not come with a manual that tells you how to adjust the carburator. can you give me a idea on the mixture adjustement,it has 2 screws.they use to tell you the initial settings to get the engine started.thank you
                              phil

Answer
Hi Phil,

Set the low speed jet at 3/4 turn out and the high speed jet at 1 & 1/2 turns out.  When running, adjust the high speed to give good power and accelleration while having it set as far open as possible to avoid a lean condition.  

Let me know how you make out.
Michael

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