Ignition timing adjustment, Carburetor adjustment troubleshooting – DLE 222 User Manual
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Idle Adjustment
Turning the Idle Adjustment Screw (No.3) clockwise will increase the
idle speed. Turning the Idle Screw counter-clockwise will decrease
the idle speed.
Low Speed Needle Adjustment
Turning the Low-speed Needle (No.4) clockwise will lean the fuel/air
mixture at low speeds. Turning the Low-speed Needle (No.4) counter-
clockwise will richen the fuel/air mixture at low speeds. (The default
or factory setting of the Low-speed Needle is as follows: turn the
needle to the fully stop/closed position and then turn back 1.5 turns)
High Speed Needle Adjustment
Turning the High-speed Needle (No.5) clockwise will lean the fuel/
air mixture at high speeds. Turning the Low-speed Needle (No.5)
counter-clockwise will richen the fuel/aira mixture at high speeds.
(The default or factory setting of the High-speed Needle is as follows:
turn the needle to the fully stop/closed position and then open the
needle 1.5-2 turns). It is recommended that the High-speed Needle
be adjusted by the use of a tachometer to obtain maximum speed.
Smooth acceleration and deceleration is an indicator of proper
engine performance.
Ignition Timing Adjustment
For most applications mount the sensor with the mounting screw
centered in the slot. The ignition timing is preset on the DLE-222 at 45°
before top dead center (TDC). The ignition timing can be advanced
or retarded slightly by loosening the (2) ignition sensor phillips
head screws and sliding the sensor to the full extent clockwise
(46° advancing the ignition) or counter clockwise (44° retarding
the ignition). Be sure to retighten the phillips head screws after
adjusting the ignition timing.
Advancing the timing causes combustion to occur earlier resulting in higher
performance of the engine. However, advancing the timing also causes
higher engine temperatures and can cause premature wear of internal
engine components. Due to the dual ignition set up on the DLE-222, it is not
recommended to adjust the ignition timing. Mis-calibration of the ignitions
could severely damage the engine.
Carburetor Adjustment Troubleshooting
Problem:
If The engine hesitates when accelerated rapidly.
or The rpm increases at idling.
or The engine stops when the throttle is moved from high to low.