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Craftsman 917.272030 Owner's Manual page 28

18.5 hp electric start 46" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor

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ENGINE
TO ADJUST
THROTTLE
CONTROL
CABLE
The throttle control has been preset at the
factory and adjustment should not be nec-
essary. Check adjustment as described
below before loosening cable.
If adjust-
ment is necessary, proceed as follows:
• With engine not running, move throttle
control lever to fast position.
• Check that swivel is against stop. If it is
not, loosen cable clamp screw and pull
cable back until swivel is against stop.
Tighten cable clamp screw securely.
TO ADJUST
CHOKE
CONTROL
The choke control has been preset at the
factory and adjustment should not be nec-
essary. Check adjustment as described
below before loosening
cable. If adjust-
ment is necessary, proceed as follows:
• With engine not running, move choke
control (located on dash panel) to full
choke position.
• Loosen knob and remove cover assem-
bly from air cleaner.
• 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.
• • Replace air cleaner cover assembly and
tighten knob.
TO ADJUST
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your
engine does not operate propedy due to
suspected carburetor problems, take your
tractor to an authorized service center for
repair and/or adjustment.
High speed stop is factory adjusted.
Do
not adjust - damage may result.
IMPORTANT:
Never tamper with the
engine 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-governed
high spded needs
adjusting, contact your nearest AUTHO-
RIZED service center/department,
which
has proper equipment and experience to
make any necessary adjustments.
Stop
Claml:
Swivel
Screw
Clamp
Screw
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