That is the govment being sure the consumer gets a poor running engine and is nnot able to adjust the carburetor. After all you know the consumer will adjust the carburetor and cause excessive pollution. Be glad you can adjust it and don't have to take off those ******** limiter caps.purchase can only be done by signed authorized poulan dealer, and can only be dropped shipped from Husqvarna 2 per year. According to my distributor.