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Craftsman 917.259172 SERVnCE AND ADJUSTMENTS, Engine, To Adjust Throttle Control Cable, See Fig

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SERVnCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

SERVnCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

ENGINE

CLAMP SCREW

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

(See Fig. 32)

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary, Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:

oWith engine not running, move throttle control lever to fast position.

•Check that swivel is against side of quarter circleo If it is not, loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is against quarter circle. Tighten cable clamp screw securely..

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 33)

The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary° Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable, if adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:

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

°Remove air cleaner cover, filter and cartridge plate to expose carburetor choke (see "AIR FILTER" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual)..

°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 se- curely..

,Reassemble air cleaner_

FIG, 32

CHOKE

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CASING

CLAMP

SCREW

FIG. 33

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Craftsman 917.259172 SERVnCE AND ADJUSTMENTS, Engine, To Adjust Throttle Control Cable, TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL See Fig

Contents

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