Sears CRAFTSMAN 944.609881 Owner's Manual page 24

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY
(See Fig. 29)
• Raise hood.
• Unsnap headlight wire connector.
• Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward
engine and lift off of tractor.
• To replace, reverse above procedure.
ENGINE
Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission control
devices and systems, which are being done at the custom-
ers expense, may be performed by any non-road engine
repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs must be
performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's service
outlet.
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE
(See Fig. 30)
The throttle control has been preset at the factory and
adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as
described below before loosening cable. If adjustment 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 (See Fig. 31)
The choke control has been preset at the factory and
adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as
described below before loosening cable. If adjustment 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 assembly 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 securely.
• Replace air cleaner cover assembly and tighten knob.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
HOOD
HEADLIGHT
WIRE
CONNECTOR
FIG. 29
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not
operate properly 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
GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER
ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE
T H E F A C T O R Y H I G H S P E E D S E T T I N G C A N B E
DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED
HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR
N E A R E S T A U T H O R I Z E D
DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND
E X P E R I E N C E T O
ADJUSTMENTS.
SWIVEL
CLAMP SCREW
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S E R V I C E C E N T E R /
M A K E A N Y N E C E S S A R Y
STOP
CLAMP
SCREW
FIG. 30
FIG. 31