Lawn Mower User Manual

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
ENGINE
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE
(See Fig. 33)
The throttle control has been preset at the factory and
adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment
as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment
is necessary, proceed as follows:
• With engine not running, move throttlecontrol lever to
fast position.
• Check that swivel is against stop. If it is not, loosen
cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is
against stop.Tighten cable clamp screw securely.
TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 34)
The choke control has been preset at the factory and ad-
justment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as
described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is
necessary, proceed as follows:
• With engine not running, move choke control (located
on dash panel) to full choke position.
Loosen knob and remove cover assembly from air
cleaner.
• Choke should be closed. If it is not, loosen casing clamp
screw and move choke cable until choke is completely
closed. Tighten casing clamp screw securely.
• Replace air cleaner cover assembly and tighten
knob.
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not
operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems,
take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair
and/or adjustment.
High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust - dam-
age may result.
IMPORTANT: NEVERTAMPERWITHTHE ENGINEGOVERNOR,
WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED.
OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH
SPEED SE-FrlNG CAN BE DANGEROUS. IFYOUTHINKTHE
ENGINE-GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING,
CONTACTYOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SEPV!_r- - =:NTER/
DEPARTMENT, WHICH HA? _-_"3 c'c':" "_
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SWIVEL
CLAMP
SCREW
FIG. 33
FIG. 34
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