Poulan DRT65 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. 30)

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:

•With engine not running, move remote throttle control lever to “FAST” position.

•If throttle lever on engine touches high speed stop, no further adjustment is necessary. If throttle lever does not touch high speed stop, continue with adjustment procedure.

•Loosen cable clamp screw.

•Move throttle lever up until it touches high speed stop, and hold in this position.

•Tighten cable clamp screw securely.

CLAMP SCREW

CASING

AND WIRE

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. However, engine performance can be affected by differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment, contact your nearest authorized service center/department

IMPORTANT:NEVERTAMPERWITHTHEENGINEGOVERNOR, 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, CONTACTYOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/ DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS THE PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS.

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THROTTLE CONTROL

FIG. 30

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Contents DRT65 Always Wear EYE Protection During OperationTraining Safety RulesMaintenance and Storage PreparationTable of Contents Assembly Tools Required for AssemblyOPERATOR’S Position See Fig Install Handle See Figs , 4, Unpacking Carton See FigRemove Tiller from Crate Attach Clutch Cable See FigConnect Shift ROD See Fig Check Tire PressureMeets Ansi Safety Requirements OperationKnow Your Tiller Forward Wheels ONLY/TINES Stopped HOW to USE Your TillerTine Operation with Wheel Drive Reverse Wheels ONLY/TINES StoppedTo Transport TurningCultivating Before Starting EngineADD Gasoline To Start Engine See FigTilling Hints See Fig Adjust Wheels for Cultivating See Figs Lubrication Chart MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule General RecommendationsEngine AIR Filter See FigMuffler CleaningCooling System See Fig Spark PlugService and Adjustments TillerTire Care Ground Drive Belt Adjustment See Fig To Replace Ground Drive Belt See FigsTine Replacement See Figs , 28 To Adjust Throttle Control Cable See Fig To Adjust CarburetorFuel System StorageOther Engine OILTroubleshooting Points Limited Warranty Parts and Service
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