Poulan 175581 owner manual To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig, To Adjust Carburetor

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 32)

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 from slow to choke position. Slowly move lever from choke to fast position.

Check that holes “A” in governor control lever and hole in governor plate line-up. If holes “A” are not aligned, loosen clamp screw and move throttle cable until holes are aligned. Tighten clamp screw securely.

GOVERNOR

 

GOVERNOR

CONTROL LEVER

CONTROL

 

 

PLATE

HOLES “A”

CLAMP

THROTTLE

 

SCREW

CABLE

 

 

FIG. 32

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust- ment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment, see engine manual.

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

T H E F A C T O R Y H I G H S P E E D S E T T I N G C A N B E

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.

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Contents PR1742STB Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers Safety RulesTable of Contents Customer Responsibilities Product SpecificationsContents of Hardware Pack Before Removing Tractor from Skid Tools Required for AssemblyHOW to SET UP Your Tractor To Remove Tractor from CartonInstall Seat See Fig Check Deck Levelness To SET UP Your Mower for MulchingTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging Check Tire PressureLight Battery Reverse Forward FastSee Safety Rules Section Engine on Engine OFF OIL Pressure Lights onKnow Your Tractor HOW to USE Your Tractor ADD Gasoline Before Starting the EngineTo Transport Towing Carts and Other AttachmentsMulching Mowing Tips Mowing TipsTo Start Engine See Fig Before Each USE Lubrication ChartGeneral Recommendations Tractor Transaxle Cooling Clean AIR ScreenEngine BeltsEngine OIL Filter CleaningMuffler Spark PlugsTo Remove Mower See Fig To Install Mower See FigFRONT-TO-BACK Adjustment See Figs To Level Mower HousingTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See Fig To Adjust Brake See FigBelt Installation To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt See FigFront Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBER Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral Adjustment See FigTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Start Engine with a Weak Battery See FigInterlocks and Relays Replacing Battery See FigsTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig To Replace Headlight BulbTo Adjust Carburetor To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See FigCylinders OtherFuel System Engine OILTroubleshooting Points OFF Tractor - Model Number PR1742STB Schematic2122 Electrical175141 175158175566 Chassis and Enclosures 5479J 15811217060620 159 169473X428 CupholderDrive 173898 74760644Steering Assembly 173966 136518171888 174894 Seat AssemblyWheels and Tires DecalsEngine 148315 170551 Control Th/ch Flag148456 174642Mower Deck 155197X421 165892X421165460X421 71081010Mower Lift Tractor Model Number PR1742STB73800800 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LTPage Limited Warranty Policywarranty Sight and Hold this Level with SKY Line or Tree Sighting Guide Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across HillParts and Service