Craftsman 917272244 lawn tractor

User Manual - Page 28

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2. Withengineoff turn idle fuel adjusting
needle In (clockwise) closingit finger
tight and then turn out (counterclock-
wise) 1tum.
FINAL SE37"ING -
1. Start engine and allow to warm for five
minutes. Make final adjustments with
engine running and shift/motion
control lever in neutral (N) position.
NOTE: The high idle is set at the factory
and cannot be adjusted.
2. Idle soeed settina - With throttle
control lever in slow position, engine
should idle at 1200 RPM. If engine
idles too slow or fast, turn idle speed
adjusting screw in or out until correct
idle is attained.
3. Idle fuel needle settina - With throttle
control lever in slow position, turn idle
fuel adjusting needle in (clockwise)
unti_engine speed decreases and
then turn out (counterclockwise)
approximately 3/4 turn to obtain the
best low speed performance.
4. Recheck idle speed. Readjust if
necessary.
ACCELERATION TEST -
5. Move throttle control lever from slow to
last position. If engine hesitates or
dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle
out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn.
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 governor, which is factory set for
proper engine speed. Overepeeding the
engine above the factory high speed
setting can be dangerous. If you think the
engine-goveroed high speed needs
adjusting, contact your nearest Sears or
other qualified service center, which has
proper equipmentand experience to
make any necessary adjustments.
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