hi bruce if i use a tach and close the H needle
to where it reads max rpm then open it 1/8 of a turn
is that the the way to do it or can i leave it at peak
when using a tach the trimmer im going to adjust is
a honda emt 20s straight shaft trimmer,

Re: trimmer H needle set

#655 13/05/05 08:41 PM

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Bruce

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Tommy,
The reason that I say to people to back off 1/8 turn is so that will not run lean as this will damage the cylinder.

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