Craftsman 917.259172 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
SERVnCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
ENGINE
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE
(See Fig. 32)
The throttle control has been preset at the factory and
adjustment should not be necessary, Check adjustment as
described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is
necessary, proceed as follows:
o With engine not running, move throttle control lever to
fast position.
Check that swivel is against side of quarter circleo If it
is not, loosen cable clamp screw and pull cable back
until swivel is against quarter circle. Tighten cable
clamp screw securely..
TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 33)
The choke control has been preset at the factory and
adjustment should not be necessary° Check adjustment as
described below before loosening cable, if adjustment is
necessary, proceed as follows:
° With engine not running, move choke control (located
on dash panel) to full choke position.
° Remove air cleaner cover, filter and cartridge plate to
expose carburetor choke (see "AIR FILTER" in the
Customer Responsibilities section of this manual)..
° 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..
, Reassemble air cleaner_
CLAMP SCREW
FIG, 32
CHOKE
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CASING
CLAMP
SCREW
_CHOKE
LEVER
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FIG. 33
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