Craftsman 917.270962 owner manual Final Setting, Acceleration Test, Idle Mixture

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then turn out (counterclockwise) 1-1/4 to 1-1/2turns.

FINAL SETTING -

•Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make final adjustments with engine running and shift/motion

control lever in neutral (N) position.

•With throttle control lever in slow

position, hold throttle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle speed screw to obtain 1200 to 1400 RPM.

•While still holding throttle lever against idle speed screw, turn idle mixture screw in (clockwise) until engine begins to die and then turn out

(counterclockwise) until engine runs rough. Turn screw to a point midway between those two positions.

•Continue to hold throttle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle

speed screw to obtain 900 to 1200 RPM. Release throttle lever.

ACCELERATION TEST -

•Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture screw out

(counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and continue to adjust, if neces- sary, 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 setting can be dangerous. If you think the

engine-governed high speed needs adjusting, contact your nearest autho-

rized service center/department, which has proper equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments.

_ IdleeSP eed

--......Idle Mixture

Screw

Throttle

Lever

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917.270962 specifications

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