Wrap V-belt around reverse idler pulley and reassemble idler to idler arm.

Tighten securely. Be sure belt is

betw .een reverse idler pulley apd idler arm pin.

°Install belt to outside groove of transmis- sion pulley. Be sure belt is inside all belt guides and rests on outside groove of

engine pulley.

CHECK TINE OPERATION

See ='rlNE OPERATION CHECK" in this section of manual.

REPLACE BELT GUARD

FRONT VIEW

REFERENCE

Reverse Idler eulle/_

Idler Arm

 

Pulley

FORWARD MOTION CNSIDE) V-BELT

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GuNe

Idler Pulley_

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Belt Guide

Forward "_

 

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REVERSE (OUTSIDE) V-BELT Reverse Idler Pulley

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, (_r 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 individ- ual. Warranty repairs must be performed

by an authorized engine manufacturer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has a high speed fixed jet and has been preset at the factory and ad- justment should not be necessary. Howev- er, minor adjustments may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temper- ature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment, proceed as follows.

FINAL SETFING

Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes.

With throttle control in "SLOW" position.

IDLE RPM ADJUSTMENT

Rotate throttle linkage counterclockwise and hold against stop while adjusting idle speed adjusting screw to obtain 1750 RPM. Release, throttle linkage.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust or damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the en- gine govemor, which is factory set for proper engine speed, overspeeding the engine above the factory high speed set- ting can be dangerous: If you think the engine-govemed high speed needs adjust- Jng, contact your nearest authorized ser- vice center/department, which has the propar equipment and experience to make any necessary adjustments.

Throttle Unkage ,,

Stop

 

Idler Pulley_

 

ReverseIdlerAim

Reverse(OUTSIDE)V-Belt

Reverse

BeltGuard

Idler

Bolt

IdleSpeed

AdjustingScrew

Guide

Idler Pulley (INSIDE) V-Belt

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917.292402 specifications

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