Engine - Cub Cadet Z-Force Service Manual

14. ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS
(KAWASAKI FH451V)
14.1. The air filter cover is easily removed by releas-
ing the cam action latches at each side of the
cover. A wing nut holds the air filter element in
place. See Figure 14.1.
Element
Foam pre-filter
Air filter cover
Figure 14.1
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the air filter
for many carburetor adjustments. It will be left-
off in this manual for the sake of visibility.
14.2. The carburetor is equipped with a bowl drain for
off season storage as well as draining of con-
taminated or stale fuel. See Figure 14.2.
Fuel pump
Fuel line
Crankcase vent
Bowl drain
Choke / throttle cable
Figure 14.2
NOTE: Air filter housing completely removed for
figure 14.2
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Wing
Latches
nut
Bowl vent
14.3. If the control bracket is removed for any reason,
it must be adjusted on installation.
See Figure 14.3.
Slotted control
bracket mounting
Choke
adjustment
Figure 14.3
14.4. Adjust the position of the control bracket and
control cable so that the full range of control
actuation is available. The bracket is adjustable
using a 10 mm wrench. The position of the
cable in the clamp can be adjusted using a 6mm
driver or a screwdriver.
14.5. Set the idle throttle stop screw so that the engine
turns 1,000 to 1,100 R.P.M. when the throttle
arm on the carburetor is held against the end of
the screw with light finger pressure.
See Figure 14.5.
Screwdriver
Figure 14.5
NOTE: It is necessary to insert phillips head
screwdriver through the label on the engine
blower shroud to reach the throttle stop screw.
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Z Force
Idle throttle stop
Cable clamp
Adjustment
screw
Throttle
arm