Arctic Cat Panther 1974 Manual page 21

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SETTING UP INSTRUCTIONS
6. When timing is correct, secure the recoil
assembly to the fan housing with 4 screws,
using a screwdriver socket and torque wrench.
Tighten the screws to 4.3·5.S ft. Ibs. torque.
7. I nstall the fuel pump on the recoil housing
and secure with 2 bolts, lockwashers and flat
washers, using a 13 mm wrench, Fig. IA-1S.
Fig. IA·18
Adjust Carburetor
Equipment Necessary: Fuel Mixture (25: 1) and
1/4-lnch Wrench
1. Check the fuel and impulse lines to ensure
that the lines are properly fitted.
2. Rotate the low speed mixture needle clock-
wise until it just closes, Fig. IA-19. DO NOT
USE SCREWDRIVER.
CAUTION
Close the low speed mixture needle finger tight
only; forcing may cause damage to the needle
and seat.
3. Rotate the low speed mixture needle 1 turn
counterclockwise, Fig. I A-19.
4. Rotate the high speed mixture needle clock-
wise until it just closes, Fig. IA-19. DO NOT
USE SCREWDRIVER.
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CAUTION
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Close the high speed mixture needle finger tight
only; forcing may cause damage to the needle
and seat.
5. Rotate the high speed mixture needle 1-1/S
turn counterclockwise, Fig. IA-19.
Fig. IA·19
6. Fill fuel tank with gasoline and oil mixture
and start the engine. Rotate the idle speed
screw clockwise to increase idle RPM and
counterclockwise to decrease idle RPM, using
a 1/4-inch wrench, Fig. IA-20. Set idle at a
speed just prior to drive clutch engagement.
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Note: There is a definite relationship between
the low speed mixture and idle adjustment;
neither is to be changed without checking the
other for proper operation.
Fig.IA-20
7. Shut the engine off.
S. When the idle speed is changed, the operation
of the throttle safety switch is influenced.
Adjust the throttle safety switch (see Section
IA - General, Adjust Choke, Brake and
Throttle Controls, steps 5 and 6, page IA-S).
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