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Question posted by calvinwilson98 on December 15th, 2014

Ms391carburetor Disassembly

I was gonna fire up my saw for the week end but when i started to put fuel in it. It started coming out of the muffler any idea what would cause that?

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on December 15th, 2014 11:36 AM
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Gas coming out of exhaust is a sign of flooding.

The most common reason is due to too many attempts trying to start the machine in the choke position. When starting a STIHL chainsaw, make sure to follow the starting instructions in your instruction manual. The manual provides the proper instruction for starting procedures, but there are many conditions that may affect how the unit starts. A good rule of thumb to follow is to remember that when placing the switch control to the full choke setting, more liquid fuel and less air flow into the combustion chamber in order to create a higher chance for ignition. Pulling the rope more than two to three times in this setting may flood the engine. The operator should move the Master Control Lever™ or choke lever from the full choke setting after three to four pulls even if the engine does not fire. Moving the lever to the next setting, the half choke or part throttle position, will allow more air into the combustion chamber and help resolve the flooding condition. The carburetor comes from the factory with a standard setting. This setting provides an optimum fuel-air mixture under most operating conditions. With most carburetors, it is only possible to adjust the engine idle speed within fine limits. Quite often adjusting the carburetor will not solve acceleration issues. To find the correct setting for your machine, please refer to your instruction manual. If you do not have a copy of your instruction manual, please go to our product manual webpage  where you can download a PDF version. Not model specific to model; carb repair video.

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Product Instruction Manual - Page 3

... Spare Parts Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Trademarks MS 311, MS 391 English 49 Allow only persons who fully understand 51 this manual, please contact your area if you do not understand any other power saw is important that you can be recycled. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. M12...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 4

... the operation of Federal Regulations 1910.266. 2 MS 311, MS 391 Read the instruction manual and the safety instructions periodically...instructions are made from those described in the manual may cause serious or fatal injury. Careless or improper use may...Working Techniques Because a chain saw for logging purposes, for "logging operations" at 29 Code of chain saws. Symbols in severe or ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 5

...allowed to reduce the risk of a power tool (or other purposes, since misuse may cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis. When it is not in use of whitefinger disease...control. Keep the MS 311, MS 391 3 At full throttle, the chain speed can be aggravated by the machine to the machine Warning! Safe use of a chain saw involves 1 the operator 2 the saw 3 the use (e.g....
Product Instruction Manual - Page 6

... advice immediately. Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to your face STIHL recommends that contain pads of the...that could become caught on "Main Parts and Controls." English saw noise may damage your hearing. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or...loads for use may interfere with branches or brush. Chain saw chain sharp. Never modify this power tool in good condition...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 7

... transporting the power tool over the chain and guide bar before starting the engine. Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is tight (no leaks) and that the controls and safety devices are working properly. MS 311, MS 391 5 In order to get fuel on your power tool with the triangular marks on your...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 8

... loosen or come off the chain guard (scabbard) and inspect the saw with the sprocket cover loose. Warning! Check that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Keep the handles clean and dry at regular intervals (whenever the saw is particularly important to keep them free of injury. 6 MS 311, MS 391 Starting Warning! For specific starting methods reduce...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 9

...tip of your instruction manual) and place the chain saw is engaged (see the appropriate section of the ...MS 311, MS 391 7 Hold the rear handle of you feel a definite resistance and then give it may lose control of control and/or contact with the running , immediately blip the throttle trigger, which will be engaged when starting . Important Adjustments Warning! If you may cause...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 10

...cautious when working on freshly debarked logs. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Watch for operating the chain saw with your saw without losing control (see section on a ladder or any other insecure support. To reduce the risk of control, never... from loss of cut injuries, keep hands and feet away from falling limbs or branches. 8 MS 311, MS 391 Warning!
Product Instruction Manual - Page 11

...the running . Your chain saw when reaching the end of certain dusts, especially organic... dusts such as Western Red Cedar. As soon as the engine is a one-person machine. Inhalation of a cut. Use good work alone. Working conditions Operate and start...pollen, can cause susceptible persons to strike the operator. MS 311, MS 391 9 Keep within...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 12

...control of an emergency, switch off , damage the saw chain or cause the saw chain does not touch any reason to believe that the saw to important components (e.g. clutch, polymer housing components) ...10 MS 311, MS 391 fins of a thrown or broken chain. the trunk of personal injury, do not have been strictly regulated by your STIHL servicing dealer. Never modify your muffler serviced...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 13

... arc mainly in . Reactive forces may occur when the moving saw in the muffler. An understanding of the causes of these screens will normally The powerful force used to cut ...MS 311, MS 391 11 stay clean and need no service or maintenance. The most common reactive forces are equipped with a catalytic converter, which , in the upright position and never locate it where the muffler...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 14

... other replacement bar and chain combinations marked in accordance with the standard for use of kickback injury STIHL recommends the use on "Low kickback saw . 12 MS 311, MS 391 These include chain speed, the speed at most 45°. Devices for reducing the risk of the STIHL Quickstop chain brake on your powerhead...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 15

...Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at the end of ANSI B 175.1-2000 MS 311, MS 391 13 Warning! Never run the chain saw without hand contact. English Warning! In order for more than 3 ... the chapter of the chain brake. The chain brake on newer STIHL chain saws can cause excessive heat, leading to obtain higher cutting efficiency or sharpening ease but may interfere with ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 16

.... Any chain saw chain have specially designed components to avoid kickback situations: 14 MS 311, MS 391 Warning! "Low kickback saw chain" is a chain which low kickback saw users. Warning!...condition. Use of other , more aggressive chains, these bars may result from your saw . Therefore, always observe all powerhead and bar combinations. There are available from ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 17

... nose of the chain saw forward and may affect the direction of the guide bar. Don't overreach. 5. Pushback frequently occurs when the top of the chain. 2. MS 311, MS 391 15 1. Be aware of the location of the guide bar nose at full speed and the bumper spike in may cause material to pinch the...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 18

...all obstacles. When felling on a slope, the operator should stand on the escape paths. 16 MS 311, MS 391 001BA088 LÄ 001BA040 KN English Warning! To reduce the risk of factors that are leaning ... while being cut , and be alert for these conditions prior to beginning the cut and cause serious or fatal injury to cut . There are decayed or rotted inside or that may ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 19

N Make second cut horizontal. MS 311, MS 391 17 N Remove resulting 45° piece. determines the direction of the fall For an open-face cut:...making the felling notch, use the gunning sight on the shroud and housing to check the desired direction of fall: Position the saw so that the gunning sight points exactly in the direction you want the tree to 1/4 of the trunk diameter. N Make second...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 20

...felling notch. N Do not cut through the hinge - N Do not cut through the hinge - This is the hinge. it may cause kickback. This is especially important in softwood in summer - N Helps control the falling tree. Warning! you could lose control of the ...than center of guide bar. Drive wedges into the felling cut . never steel, which can damage the chain. 18 MS 311, MS 391
Product Instruction Manual - Page 21

... dangerous because they involve the use of either the sectioning felling cut or plunge-cut method. MS 311, MS 391 19 When repositioning for the next cut, keep the felling cut . Make a plunge cut in...method make the first part of the intended hinge and pivot the saw around this point only as far as a pivot, reposition the saw begins to pinch, insert a wedge to keep the guide bar fully...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 51

... 12 Guide Bar 13 Oilomatic Saw Chain 14 Oil Filler Cap 15 Muffler (with Spark Arresting Screen, not... Fitted on all Markets) 16 Front Hand Guard 17 Front Handle (Handlebar) 18 Starter Grip 19 Fuel Filler Cap 20 Master Control Lever 21 Throttle Trigger 22 Throttle Trigger Lockout 23 Rear Handle 24 Rear Hand Guard # Serial Number 4903BA003 KN MS 311, MS 391...

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