To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly | Craftsman 917.272233 specification

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

1.Raise hood.

2.Unsnap headlight wire connector.

3.Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor.

4.To replace, reverse above procedure.

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Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control devices and sys- tems, which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine repair establish- ment or individual. Warranty repairs must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer'sservice outlet.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as de- scribed below before loosening cable. If adjustment 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.

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TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary, check adjustment as de- scribed below 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 Maintenance 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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Craftsman 917.272233 To Remove Hood and Grill Assembly, To Adjust Throttle Control Cable, Tighten clamp screw securely

Contents

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