SERVmCE, To Adjust Carburetor See Fig

SERVmCE AND

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THRO'N'LE CONTROL CABLE

(See Fig, 27)

o Loosen cable clamp screw to allow cable to move_

oMove throttle control lever on upper'handle to "FAST" position,,

o Pull throttle cable out to end of travel

,Hold cable in this position and tighten clamp screw securely.,

THROTTLE

CABLE

CLAMP SCREW

FIG. 27

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 28)

The carburetor has a high speed jet and has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. How- ever, minor adjustments may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load_ If the carburetor does need adjustment, proceed as follows.

In general, turning the idle needle valve in (clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel!air mixture. Turning the needle valve out (counter-

clockwise) increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/air mixture.

IMPORTANT: DAMAGE TO THE NEEDLES AND THE

SEATS IN CARBURETOR MAY RESULT IF SCREWS ARE TURNED IN TOO TIGHT.

PRELIMINARY SETTING

,Air cleaner assembly must be assembled to the carbu- retor when making carburetor adjustments.

•Be sure the throttle control cable is adjusted properly (see above).

', With engine off, turn idle needle valve in (clockwise) closing it finger'tight and then turn valve out (counter- clockwise) 1-1/2 turns_

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ADJUSTMENTS

FINAL SETTING

-Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes_ Make final adjustments with engine running at idle and drive control bar in "DISENGAGED" position.

=With throttle control lever in "SLOW" position, turn idle needle valve in (clockwise) until engine begins to die then turn out (counterclockwise) until engine runs rough. Turn valve to a point midway between those two positions.

IDLE RPM ADJUSTMENT

- To adjust idle RPM, rotate throttle linkage counter- clockwise and hold against stop while adjusting idle speed adjusting screw to obtain 1750 RPM.. Release throttle linkage.

ACCELERATION TEST

=Move throttle control lever from "SLOW" to "FAST" position. If engine hesitates or'dies, turn needle valve out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn Repeat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine acceler- ates smoothly..

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

IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED OVERSPEEDINGTHEENGINEABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED

HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR

NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/ DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS THE PROPER EQUIPMENT

AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS.

THROTTLELINKAGE

IDLE SPEED

ADJUSTING SCREW

IDLE NEEDLE VALVE

FIG. 28

917.295651 specifications

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Craftsman 917.295651 manual SERVmCE, To Adjust Carburetor See Fig, To Adjust Thronle Control Cable

Models: 917.295651