Poulan DPR22H46STA To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig, To Adjust Choke Control See Fig

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 36)

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 throttle control 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. 37)

The choke 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 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 se- curely.

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 - damage may result.

IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR N E A R E S T A U T H O R I Z E D S E R V I C E C E N T E R / DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND E X P E R I E N C E T O M A K E A N Y N E C E S S A R Y ADJUSTMENTS.

STOP

SWIVELCLAMP SCREW

FIG. 36

CLAMP SCREW

FIG. 37

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Contents DPR22H46STA Safety Rules Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersSafety Rules Table of Contents Unassembled Parts HOW to SET UP Your Tractor AssemblyTools Required for Assembly To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig To Attach Nose Roller See FigAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck See Fig To SET UP Your Mower for Mulching See FigTo Install Mulcher Plate See Fig To Convert to Bagging or DischargingInstall Mower and Drive Belt See Figs Check for Proper Position of ALL Belts Check Tire PressureCheck Mower Levelness Check Brake SystemOperation Know Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- Ments Before Starting the EngineTo Operate on Hills Check Engine OIL LevelPurge Transmission ADD GasolineTo Start Engine See Fig Mowing Tips Mulching Mowing TipsGeneral Recommendations Lubrication ChartCustomer Responsibilities Before Each USETractor Engine Spark Plugs CleaningMuffler Engine OIL FilterTo Level Mower Housing Service and AdjustmentsTo Install Mower To Remove Mower See FigTo Replace Mower Drive Belt To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigTransaxle Motion Control Lever Neutral Adjustment See Fig To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See Fig Transmission REMOVAL/REPLACEMENTTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERTo Replace Headlight Bulb Replacing Battery See FigTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig Interlocks and RelaysTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigTo Adjust Choke Control See Fig Fuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Problem Cause CorrectionOFF Service Notes Schematic Tractor Model Number DPR22H46STAElectrical KEY Part Description Chassis and Enclosures Repair Parts Drive Repair Parts Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. NO.DESCRIPTION Engine Optional EquipmentSeat Assembly Decals Wheels & TiresMower Lift Mower Deck Repair Parts Limited Warranty Not Across Hill Only Ride UP and Down HillSighting GuideParts and Service

DPR22H46STA specifications

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