Stihl 036 Pro limiter cap removal

[John S]

Saw was purchased in 2000, has what I gather to be the older style of plastic caps that have the wings on them. I clipped them off without removing them to allow turning the H and L screws. Problem is, they just rotate around but the actual screws do not move. How do I remove these so I can get the carb adjusted properly? It is running way over max rpm and I don't want to damage the engine by allowing this to continue. Any suggestions appreciated!

 

[lone wolf]

Saw was purchased in 2000, has what I gather to be the older style of plastic caps that have the wings on them. I clipped them off and didn't need to remove them to allow turning the H and L screws. problem is, they just rotate around but the actual screws do not move. How do I remove these so I can get the carb adjusted properly? It is running way over max rpm and I don't want to damage the engine by allowing this to continue. Any suggestions appreciated!

If plastic use an exato razor and just cut them in pieces.

 

[John S]

I would but they go through a plastic block and I don't think I can get the entire cap cut off.

 

[lone wolf]

I would but they go through a plastic block and I don't think I can get the entire cap cut off.

I think I pulled the block out then trimmed the plastic down off the jet screws.

 

[old-cat]

Those bloody things are a real bugger. What I do is spread the plastic cage open so you can force the limiter cap out.

 

[John S]

I'll give some of this a try and see what happens. If nothing else I'll run it to the dealer and have them get the darned things off!

 

[z71mike]

I'll give some of this a try and see what happens. If nothing else I'll run it to the dealer and have them get the darned things off!

They won't do that. EPA.

Worst case, sink a drywall screw and crack all the plastic. Then rip it all out.

 

[John S]

Sounds like the best course of action!

 

[heyduke]

Saw was purchased in 2000, has what I gather to be the older style of plastic caps that have the wings on them. I clipped them off without removing them to allow turning the H and L screws. Problem is, they just rotate around but the actual screws do not move. How do I remove these so I can get the carb adjusted properly? It is running way over max rpm and I don't want to damage the engine by allowing this to continue. Any suggestions appreciated!

you can buy a new carb, without limiters, on ebay for $22.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...l+036+carb&_nkw=stihl+036+carburetor&_sacat=0

 

[old-cat]

They won't do that. EPA.

Worst case, sink a drywall screw and crack all the plastic. Then rip it all out.

I think it's easier to destroy the cage to get the limiters out, it's not good for anything.

 

[John S]

Ended up just pulling on the limiters with a pair of pliers, they came right off! Didn't have to remove the block as they were apparently just pressed in with no retaining shoulders.

 

[Duane(Pa)]

I'll give some of this a try and see what happens. If nothing else I'll run it to the dealer and have them get the darned things off!

Use a very small allen wrench. I think it's 2mm? I store it behind the black plastic winter baffle that snaps into the inside top of the air filter cover.

edit Sorry, I didn't read far enough. you have it solved. DW