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Question posted by jerrymcfall44 on June 17th, 2023

Is There A Screw That Holds The Part That The Throttle Cable Runs Thru?

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Request from jerrymcfall44 on June 17th, 2023 7:06 AM
the part that the throttle cable goes in that goes over thee carb moves when giving gas, looks like there is a screw missing that holds it in place.

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Answer #1: Posted by hzplj9 on June 18th, 2023 1:47 PM
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Refer to this diagram for info on the carb mountings.

https://www.diyspareparts.com/parts/stihl/diagrams/fs-55/8c10b9fd-be79-4600-9525/

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Product Instruction Manual - Page 3

... Filter 31 Engine Management 31 Adjusting the Carburetor 32 Spark Plug 33 Engine Running Behavior 34 Rewind Starter 35 Lubricating the Gearbox 35 Storing the Machine 35...Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC English 42 Allow only persons who fully understand this manual. ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 4

... a step or procedure. Press to continually improve all of its individual components. 2 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC Air intake winter mode Handle heating Caution! N Lever (2) ... The individual steps...manual may not be covered in severe or fatal injury. Example: N Loosen the screw (1). In addition to the operating instructions, this manual may contain item numbers that...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 5

...as a "trimmer / brushcutter." See the appropriate section of your power tool run unattended. Careless or improper use it . Warning! Do not use may result in stony... special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of a trimmer / brushcutter involves FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 3 Striking such objects could damage the cutting attachment and may result in use it...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 9

...STIHL dealer for repair. 001BA226 KN 001BA227 KN Screw Cap English Warning! Then, twist the cap ... for proper condition and operation before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, stop use of the cap may be...result from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at tightening. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 7 Using the grip, press the cap down firmly...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 10

... move the cutting attachment. Replace damaged heads or blades before starting -throttle, engine speed will be fast enough for the type of cutting attachment... bent, warped or damaged blades. Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for you to fly off and seriously injure the ...FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC With the engine running only at idle, attach the power tool to idle.
Product Instruction Manual - Page 11

... may damage the starter mechanism. Work carefully. Always hold the cutting attachment above waist height. Keep proper footing...injury to "drop start" your power tool with the running cutting attachment, do not use your hand. Do not...a ladder or on how to operate your power tool. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 9 To reduce the risk of personal injury from loss...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 12

... persons to rotate for a short period after the throttle trigger is coated with a chemical substance (such as you are known to dust ("particulate matter"). Inhalation of this product generates toxic exhaust fumes containing chemicals, such as the engine is running, this kind. 10 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC Stop the engine immediately if you do not...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 20

... (12) line up the handlebar and tighten down firmly. make sure the throttle trigger moves freely. 18 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC the nut (9) remains in (15 cm) (A) forward of the engine housing. Fitting the throttle cable Do not kink the throttle cable or lay it down the screws firmly. 12 N Use the combination wrench or screwdriver to take out...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 22

... the Deflector 1 1 3 N Secure the loop handle (4) approx. 8 in the same way. N Tighten down firmly. 002BA147 KN 002BA142 KN 002BA380 KN 20 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC N Insert the M6x14 screw (2). N Tighten down the screw firmly. 2 3 1 Deflector for mowing attachments 2 Deflector for mowing heads Deflectors (1) and (2) are both mounted to the gearbox in (20 cm...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 25

... in the mowing head information sheet. Collar (see "Mounting the Deflector". FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 23 the blade on the ground - N Put your servicing dealer check the machine if necessary. Proceed as described in the mowing head information sheet. STIHL AutoCut N Hold the mowing head parallel above the surface of grass cutting blade (1) may...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 29

... 2 Throttle trigger 3 Slide control Positions of slide control 4 START - engine off FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 27 the ignition is switched on slide control 7 h - stop symbol (h) to STOP-0. Starting N Press down the bar on the carabiner (1) and pull the carrying ring (2) out of the arrow on the carrying ring firmly. N Go to START and hold them...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 30

... down the throttle trigger lockout and hold it there. even if the bulb is still cold. N Go to I - also use this posi- tion if the engine has been running 7 0 - Stop - N Now release the throttle trigger, tongue and trigger lockout in that order. engine off N Move the stop switch 6 I . English Version with fuel. 28 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 31

...Hold the starter grip with your thumb should be under the fan housing. it might otherwise break. N After no more than five pulls, move the choke lever (8) to disengage the tongue - As soon as the engine runs...engine settles down to idle speed. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 29 the engine will settle ...with bike handle N Blip the throttle trigger - The cutting attachment must ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 32

... out-ofservice perionds - During Operation After a long period of full throttle operation, allow the engine to run for a short while at idle speed so that engine heat can ... start N Move the slide control or stop switch to STOP / 0. see "Storing the Machine". 30 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC English Stopping the engine N Move the slide control in direction of the arrow (h) to STOP-0 or...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 34

...head mounted, warm it back 1.5 turns. N Open the throttle wide. At sea level N Turn the high speed screw (H) counterclockwise (richer), no further than stop, until there is...Turn the high speed screw (H) about 3 minutes. At high altitude N Turn the high speed screw (H) clockwise (leaner), no further noticeable increase in each case. 32 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC Standard Setting ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 35

.... Wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil in operation. FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC 33 Engine stops while idling N Turn the idle speed screw (LA) slowly clockwise until the engine runs and accelerates smoothly. Fit a new spark plug after every correction to start or runs poorly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug. N Warm...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 36

... (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it down firmly. 34 FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC operating at part load. 000BA039 KN 000BA071 KN 1 2 Warning! STIHL recommends... Spark Plug Engine Running Behavior A N Clean dirty spark plug. Installing the spark plug If engine running conditions, e.g. N Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - N Screw home the spark...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 37

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Product Instruction Manual - Page 41

... Screen 6 Throttle Trigger 7 Slide Control 8 Throttle Trigger Lockout 9 Bike Handle 10 Handle Support 11 Carrying Ring 12 Throttle Cable Retainer 13 Choke Lever 14 Air Filter Cover 15 Fuel Filler Cap 16 Fuel Tank 17 Machine Support 18 Loop Handle 19 Barrier Bar 20 Drive Tube 21 Stop Switch # Serial Number 233BA042 KN FS 55, FS 55 C, FS 55 R, FS 55 RC...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 42

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