Craftsman 917.273481 manual Engine, To Adjust Choke Control

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ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, oF"replacement of the emission control devices and systems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be per-

formed by an authorized engine manufac- turer's service outlet.

TO ADJUSTTHROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

The throttle 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 throttle control lever to fast position.

2.Check that speed control lever is against stop screw. If it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and pull throttle cable until lever is against screw. Tighten clamp screw securely.

Idle Fuel Adjusting

Needle (If Equipped)

Idle Speed

 

 

Screw

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be nec- essary, check adjustment as described be- low before loosening cable. If adjustment 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.

Throttle

Control Cable

/

Choke

Stop Screw Clamp

_-Control

Screw

Cable

 

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 fuellair 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 -

. Be sure you have a clean air filter, and the throttle control cable is adjusted

properly (see "TO ADJ UST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual).

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