Craftsman 917.256544 owner manual DAMAC,E 1O the Heedles, X, 1I,CARBURETOR MW Result if Needle

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Am =

TO ADdUST TH!IO_LE OONTIIOL O£BLE

(8,.-s@Fig S2}

rh,., twetie control hr-s beer, pH<,,setat the Moiety and adjusPaent should p,ot be necessa% Chad' adjustment as described below before Ioose_ ihg cable If adjustment is necessary, proceed as fe/ows:

With engine not mnnirrg, me'_eth_ottle centre! Sever from slow (_) to choke (Id p_ sition SIow!y

lever fn)m ekoke (!\i) to fast (@) p :sitio_

oCheck to see if hob in l-_rotti_ !ever and hci_ h',speed co@re4 bracl _:,tare aligned

If '._olesre not a!if},nec! kose csb!e ck_r'Hpscrew and attain the hoi_.s by r s_:i:ting a p_nr:il ,;t e !/4'"@il h throuf]l_ botP holes.

Pull throttle cable _p to remove slack,and tighten c_¢,te cbmp screw,. _:_emevea!ignme_t N.mci! or driit bit

TO A[_JUST CARBURE£TO_ (See Fig, 33}

rke carbdreto_ has be,:_l pleset at the factoR7and

adjust.

 

mer}t shotHd

r'_otbe necessaw. How(_ver_ minor

adjust-

 

merit may ba required to compensate for differences infree!

 

temper?,tur6 @titude or load. If the carb_ rotor does rleed

 

ad),'._stment_i:roeeed as foiiows:

 

 

!n go:sere!, turning the:.Ktiusting needles ir_ (clockwise}

 

decreases the supply ot fue! !e tle er gine giving a !eerier

 

fuel/air mixture Turning the a@usting needles out (counte_

 

c!,ockwise) increases the sdppiv of fuel to the engine giv}ng

 

a richer fuel/a

r mJ×tLire

 

 

IMiPOFITAHY:

DAMAC,E 1O THE HEEDLES AND THE

LEVER

_:_E*J, X__,: 1I',CARBURETOR M_W RESULT IF NEEDLE _

 

N.!Rf_ED !N TOO TIGHT.

 

 

NOFE: Tke carbur_tor on this engine is k)w emission, it is

equipped with an idle fuel adiusting needle with a £miter cap which alows some adjustment within the timits allowed by tt_ecap. Do not attempt to remove the Iimiter cap. The

timiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting _eedie.

Be su_ you have a clean air filter and the throttle contrcl came is adjusted properly (see above).

_LE Sl ...ED

oStart engine and ailew to warm for five minutes° Make adiustments wit h engine running and shtt!motion centre i lever in neutral (N) position.

-With throttte control lever Jnslow (_) position, engine shoed idle at 1750 RPM !f engine idles too slow or fast, turn id e speed adjusting screw in or out untl correct idle is attained.

I@iI._fI@L- With throttle control lever in slow (_} position, turn idle fuel adjustment needle i_

(ck.;ckwise) until engine begins to die and then turn out (counierc!ockwise) untt engine runs rough. 'Turnneedle

to a point midway between those two positions.

IIQ. 33

 

Recheck idle speed. Readjust if necessa%

 

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Contents Model Number 917.256544 Ownersmanual NFTZMONIII. Children Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersI1. Slope Operation Limited TWO Year Warranty on Craftsman Riding EQUJPIVlENT Maintenance AgreementMited 90 DAY Warranty on Battery Product SPECIFmCATIONSIndex Perforance Engine MaintenanceContents of HARDWARE. Pack HOW to SET UP Your Tractor Tools Required for AssemblyT3,-/I 3rLockWAS.ER To Remove Tractor from CartonCheck Tire Pressure Asse LYCheck Brake System Deck See FigTo Convert to B,GNG or Nstall Mulcher PLf4TE See FigsOSCNARGiNG Clutch Engaged Clutch Disengaged Hydrostatic Free Wheel LockKnow Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See Fig HOW to USE Your TractorTo USE Throttle Control See Fig Stopping See FigBefore Starting the Engine 0ONTo Transport ADD GasouneMulching tVIOWiNG TiPS To Start Engine See FigGeneral Recommendations Service DatesMaihtenance Schedule Before Each USETires CustoilitiesTo Sharpen Blade See Fig Belts EngineTransaxle Cooung LubricationClean AiR INTAKE/COOLING Areas Clean AiR Screen See FigAIR Filter See Fig MufflerEngine OL Filter See Fig CleaningNoLNE Fuel Rlter See Fg To iNSTALL Mower See Fig Service AdjustmeTo Remove Mower See Fig To Level Mower Housing Service AI AdjustmentsSee Fig To Adjust Brake See FigTo Replace Motion Drive Belt See FigTI4ANSAXLE SHIFEI*I Linkage ANE ADo JUSbIENT See qgs To Adjust Teerng Wheel AlgnentFbont Wheel TOE4NICAIBER To Reove Wheel for EpairsTo Remove Hood and Grill Assembly See Fig Service AdjustmentsPositweterminal Negatdveterminal To Replace Headlight BulbX, 1I,CARBURETOR MW Result if Needle DAMAC,E 1O the HeedlesEngne TractorFuel System Engine OILOAUSECORRectaM TROUBLESHOOT! Points ProblemCause CorrectionSchematic GOi KEY ElectricalPart Description392G KEY Part Chassis and EnclosuresPage Drive Tractor o Model Number 917,256544NO. no Part DescriponSiesrn G ASSertiVeLY KEY Paft Steering AssemblyDescription Seat Assesbly FL&O @R !OEEL NU , BBR 9!7o25 s544KEY Part KEY Part DesgrptioDecals Tractor o Model NumberWheels & Tires KSY PartENGmNE Tractor o o Model NumberOptional Equipment KEY Part Description EngineAOWER Lift 49i Tractor Model Nuiber 917o256544Mower Lift Tractor - Model NumberKEY Part DescriptionMower Deck Descrption Mower DeckDescrbption Peerless Transaxle = Model Number 930-057A Tractor Model NumberREF Part Tractor = Model Number 917o256544Part NO. no Description BL..WER Hous Anksnaft Kohler Engine o Model Number CV15S Type Nubiber PS-41526Crankshaft KEY Part Engine Controls Kohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41526Baffles Kohler Engine o Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-4!526 Tractor = Model NumberFU EL System Kohler Engine = Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41526Cymnder HEAD, Valve Breather KEY Part DescrwptionKohler Engine Model Number CV15$, Type Number PS41525 KEY Part DESCRIPT!ON Kohler Engine Model Number CV15S, Type Number PS-41526OIL PAN / Lubrication Crankcase KEY Part NO. noCE Notes Suggested Guide for SiGHTiNG Slopes for Safe Operation FON-PART For Repair SERVICE, Call This Toll Free NumberPart Number Part Description
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