Craftsman EZ 917.272040 Owner's Manual page 29

18.5 hp electric start 46" mower automatic lawn tractor
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Hood
Headlight
Wire
Connector
ENGINE
Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the
emission control devices and systems,
which are being done at the customers
expense, may be performed by any non-
road engine repair establishment or indi-
vidual. Warranty repairs must be per-
formed by an authorized engine manufac-
turer's service outlet.
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 _osening
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 properly due to
suspected car'puretor problems, take your
tractor to an apthorized service center for
repair and/or _djustment.
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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 the factory high speed set-
ting can be dangerous.
If you think the
engine-governed
high speed needs
adjusting, contact your nearest AUTHO-
RIZED service center/depadment,
which
has proper equipment and experience
to
make any necessary adjustments.
Clamp
Screw
Clam_

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