To Adjust Low Idle Speed - Craftsman 917.275240 Owner's Manual

properly installed.
6. Make sure the air intake screen,
blower housing and cooling surfaces
of radiator are clean and free of dirt
and debris.
7. Make sure cooling system is filled to
the proper level.
If, after checking the items listed above,
the engine is hard to start, runs roughly,
or stalls at low idle speed, it may be
necessary to adjust or service the
carburetor.
TO ADJUST LOW IDLE SPEED
1. Place the throttle control into the
"slow" position. Using a tachometer
set the low idle speed to 1200 RPM by
turning the low idle speed adjusting
screw in or out.
2. If proper operation is not restored after
adjusting the low idle speed, carbure-
Idle Speed
Adjusting Screw
IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the
eninge governor, which is factory set for
proper engine speed. Overspeeding the
engine above the factory high speed
settng can be dangerous. If you think the
engine-governed high speed needs
adjusting, contact your nearest autho-
rized service center/department, which
has proper equipment and experience to
make any necessary adjustments.
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