Craftsman 917272243 lawn tractor

User Manual - Page 28

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2. With engine off turn idle fuel adjusting
needle In (clockwise) closing it finger
tight and then turn out (counterclock-
wise) 1 turn.
FINAL SETTING -
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 highidle isset at the factory
and cannot be adjusted.
2. Idle soeed settino - 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 untilcorrect
idle is attained.
3. IU!9fuel needle settino - With throttle
control lever in slow position, turn idle
fuel adjusting needle In (clockwise)
until 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 leverfrom slowto
fast 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. Overspoeding the
engine above the factory high speed
setting can be dangerous. If you think the
engine-governed high speed needs
adjusting, contactyour nearest Sears or
other qualified service center, which has
proper equipment and experience to
make any necessary adjustments.
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