Craftsman 917.27623 To Adjust Choke Control, To Adjust Carburetor, Preliminary Setting

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TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec- essary, check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjust- ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

1.With engine not running, move choke control (located on dash panel) to full choke position.

2.Remove air cleaner cover, filter and cartridge plate to expose carburetor choke (See "AIR FILTER" in the Main- tenance section of this manual).

3.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.

4.Reassemble air cleaner.

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TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjustment should not be nec- essary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment, proceed as follows:

In general, turning the adjusting needles in (clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mixture. Turning the adjusting needles out

(counterclockwise) increases the supply

of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/air mixture.

IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles and the seats in carburetor may result if screw is turned in too tight.

PRELIMINARY SETTING -

1.Be sure you have a clean air fil- ter, and the throttle control cable is

adjusted properly (see "TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

. With engine off turn idle fuel adjust- ing needle in (clockwise) closing it finger tight and then turn out (counter- clockwise) 1 turn.

FINAL SETTING -

1.Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make final adjustments with engine running and shift/motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

NOTE: The high idle is set at the factory and cannot be adjusted.

2.Idle speed setting - With throttle control lever in slow position, engine should idle at 1750 RPM. If engine idles too slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting screw in or out until correct idle is at- tained.

3.Idle fuel needle setting - With throttle control lever in slow position, turn idle fuel adjusting needle in (clockwise) until engine speed decreases and then

turn out (counterclockwise) approxi- mately 3/4 turn to obtain the best low speed performance.

4.Recheck idle speed. Readjust if neces- sary.

ACCELERATION TEST -

5.Move throttle control lever from slow

to fast position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle out

(counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine accelerates smoothly.

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 set- ting can be dangerous. If you think the en-

gine-governed high speed needs adjusting, contact a Sears or other qualified service center, which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjust- ments.

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Contents Criiftsmiih Limited Warranty on Craftsman Riding Equipment Limited Warranty on BatteryGeneral Operation Service II1. ChildrenIV, Towing Safe Handling of GasolineGeneral Service Sears Installation Service Customer ResponsibilitiesSteering Wheel JJJTools Required for Assembly Check BatteryUnpack Carton Before Removing Tractor from Skid Attach Steering WheelInstall Seat Connect Rear Pins Install Mower and Drive BeltAssemble Gauge Wheels to Mower Deck Attach Front PlatePosition ForALL Belts Property damage Tractor To SET Parking Brake HOW USE Your TractorStopping To Operate Mower To Adjust Mower Cutting HeightTo Stop Mower Blades To Transport Towing Carts and Other ATTACH- MentsBefore Starting the Engine Check Engine OIL Level ADD GasolineTo Start Engine Mowing TipsLubrication Chart General RecommendationsTires Operator Presence System Reverse Operation System ROSBlade Care Blade RemovalBattery Checktransaxle OIL LevelClean AIR Screen Clean AIR INTAKE/COOLING AreasEngine OIL Filter AIR FilterVice or Adjustments To Install MowerTractor To Remove MowerTo Level Mower Housing SIDE-TO-SIDE AdjustmentBoth Front Plate Links Must be Equal in LengthTo Replace Mower Drive Belt Mower Drive Belt InstallationMower Drive Belt Removal To Check and Adjust Brake To Adjust Attachment ClutchTo Replace Motion Drive Belt To Adjust Steering Wheel Align Ment Replacing BatteryTo Start Engine with a Weak BAT Tery To Remove Wheel for RepairsEngine To Replace Headlight BulbTo Remove Hood and Grill AS Sembly To Adjust Choke Control To Adjust CarburetorPreliminary Setting Final SettingFuel System Engine OILCylinders OtherCause ProblemStart Engine Troubleshootingchart Problem Cause CorrectionProblem Cause Correction OFFSchematic Tractor - Model NumberElectrical Part Description Tractor - Model Number 917,276230 Chassis and Enclosures Part Tractor - Model Number 917,276230 Ground Drive Tractor - Model Number Ground Drive KEY Part DescriptionTractor - Model Number Steering Assembly KEY Part NO. no Tractor - Model Number 917,276230 KEY PartKEY Tractor - Model Number Seat AssemblyKEY Part Description Decals Wheels &TIRESLift Assembly KEY PartAcop v,.,v Tractor - Model Number Mower Deck Transaxle Dimensions Given U.S. inches @/18 HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER Crankcase IGNITION/ELECTRICAL Not Illustrated AIR INTAKE/FILTRATIONOIL PAN / Lubrication J Starting System KEY Part Description OIL PAN/LUBRICATION Fuel Systemj Exhaust KEY Part Description Crankshaft KEY Part DescriptionFuel System KEY Part NO. NO. Description Suggested Guide for Sighting Slopes for Safe Operation Only Ride UP and Down Hill Not Across Hill Degrees MAXPage Our Home

917.27623 specifications

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