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SERVICE AND
With engine not running, move choke control (located
on dash panel) to full choke (N) position.
Remove air cleaner cover, filter and cartridge plate to
expose carburetor choke (see "AtR FILTER" in the
Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).
Choke should be closed. If it isnot. loosen casing clamp
screw and move choke cable until choke is completely
closed. Tighten casing clamp screw securely.
Reassemble air cleaner.
CLAMP
SCREW
LEVER
FIG. 30
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Figs. 31 &
32)
The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust-
ment should not be necessary. However, minor adjust-
ment may be required to compensatefor differences in fuel.
temperature, altitude or load, If the carburetor does need
adjustment, proceed as follows:
In general, turning the mixture screw in (clockwise) de-
creases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/
air mixture, Turning the mixture screw out (counterclock-
wise) increases the supply of fuel to the engine gwing a
richer fuel/air mixture.
IMPORTANT: DAMAGE TO THE NEEDLES AND THE
SEATS N CARBURETOR MAY RESULT IF SCREW IS
TURNED IN TOO TIGHT,
PRELIMINARY SETTING -
Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle
control cable and choke are adjusted properly (see
above).
With engine off turn idle mixture screw in (clockwise)
closing it finger tight and then turn out (counterclock-
wise) 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 turns.
FINAL SETTING -
Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes, Make
final adjustments with engine running and shift/motion
control lever n neutral (N) position.
With throttle control lever in slow (,_I) position, hold
throttle lever against idle speed screw and adjust idle
speea screw to obtain 1200 to 1400 RPM.
ADJUSTMENTS
While still holding throttle lever against idle speed
screw, turn idle mixture screw in (clockwise) until
engine begins to die and then turn out _counterclock _
wise) until engine runs rough. Turn screw to a point
midway between those two positions.
Continue to hold throttle lever against idlespeed screw
and adjust idle speed screw to obtain 900 to 1200
RPM. Release throttle lever.
ACCELERATION TEST -
Move throttle control lever from slow (_/to fast (,_)
position, If engine hesitates or dies turn idle mixture
screw out (counterclockwise} 1/8 turn. Reoeat test
and continue to adjust, ifnecessary, until engine acceh
erates smoothly.
High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust -
damage may result.
IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE
GOVERNOR. WHICH IS FACTORY SE'r FOR =ROPER
ENGINE SPEED, OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE
THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN £E
DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED
HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING CONTACT YOUR
NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/
DEPARTMENT WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND
EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY
ADJUSTMENTS,
iDLE SPEED
SCREW
iDLE MIXTURE
SCREW
THROTTLE
LEVER
iDLE SPEED
SCREW_
THROTTLE /
LEVER
IDLE MIXTURE
SCREW
FiG. 32
25
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