Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): McCullought idle adjustment, air mixture, select shop

Question
I have McCullough 130.  How do you adjust the idle speeds.  I can start it, but unless I keep feathering the throttle, the saw will stop.  I can't get it to idle?

Answer
Hello Tom:

From your Description, I Suggest the Following: Make Sure the Muffler and Exhaust Port are Clear. If the are, then Set the Air Mixture Screws. The Following is the Instruction File for Setting the Air Mixture Screws. Any Input is Appreciated. The Procedure is the Same for 1 or 2 Mixture Screws, Just Use the Instruction File and Skip Over the Section with the Missing Mixture Screw. Now Setting the Air Mixture Screws:  ****Turn the Idle Air (L) and Main Air (H) Mixture Screws In Until SNUG **Do Not Jam** Then Reverse Both Screws 1 1/2 Turns. Holding the Throttle Full Open, Start the Engine. Turn the Main Air (H) Mixture Screw Clockwise Until Proper Revs are Obtained. Occasionally you May have to Turn this Counter Clockwise to Achieve the Proper Revs. Now Allow the Engine to Idle. Set the Engine Idle Screw (Not Idle Air) so the Engine will Stay Running if Required. Now Set the Idle Air (L) Mixture Screw so there is No Hesitation when Throttling from Idle to Full Throttle. Reset the Engine Idle if Required.**** You can View a Breakdown of the Equipment at this Site Addy; http://www.mowandrent.com/home.asp and Select "Shop Onlein Parts Look Up". Select "Shop Online Parts Look Up" Again. Select the Model Tab. Select the OEM (McCulloch) and Enter the UT (Model) Numbers. Double Click on your Model in the Results Area. Now you can Select the Section of the Unit you Wish to View. If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem,  I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John