Acceleration Test - Craftsman EZ3 917.271011 Owner's Manual

lowed by the cap. Do not attempt to remove
the limiter cap. The limiter cap cannot be
removed without breaking the adjusting nee-
dle. _ .....
• Be sure you have a clean air filter and the
throttle control cable is adjusted properly
(see above).
• Start engine and allow to warm for five
minutes. Make adjustments with engine
running and shift/motion control lever in
neutral (N) position.
• Idle speed setting - With throttle control
lever in slow position, engine should idle
at 1750 RPM. If engine idles too slow or
fast, turn idle speed adjusting screw in or
out until correct idle is attained.
• Idle fuel needle setting - With throttle con-
trol lever in slow position, turn idle fuel
adjustment needle in (clockwise) until
engine I_=gins-todie and then turn out
(counterclockwise) until engine runs
rough. Tum needle to a point midway be-
tween those two positions.
• Recheck idle speed. Readjust if neces-
saw.
ACCELERATION TEST -
• Move throttle control lever from slow to
fast position. If engine hesitates or dies,
tum idle fuel adjusting needle out (coun-
terclockwise) 118 tum. Repeat test and
continue to adjust, if necessary, until
engine accelerates smoothly.
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 setting can be
dangerous. If youthink the engine-governed
high speed needs adjusting, contact your
nearest AU_I'HORIZED service
center/department, which has proper equip-
ment and experience to make any necessary
adjustments.
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