Craftsman 917.272233 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL
ASSEMBLY
1. Raise hood.
2. Unsnap headlight wire connector.
3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at
sides, tilttoward engine and liftoff of
tractor.
4. To replace,
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reverse above procedure.
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ENGINE
Maintenance, repair, or replacement of
the emission control devices and sys-
tems, which are being done at the
customers expense, may be performed
by any non-road engine repair establish-
ment or individual.Warranty repairs must
be performed by an authorized engine
manufacturer's service outlet.
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL
CABLE
The throttle controlhas been preset at the
factory and adjustment should not be
necessary. Check adjustment as de-
scribedbelow before loosening cable. If
adjustment is necessary, proceed as
follows:
1. With engine not running, move throttle
control lever tofast position.
2. Check that speed control lever is
against stop screw. If it is not, loosen
casing clamp screw and pull throttle
cable until lever is against screw.
Tighten clamp screw securely.
Idle Fuel Adjusting Idle Speed
Needle
Screw
Control
Cable
_hoke
Cord
/Cable
Stop ) Screw
TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL
The choke control has been preset at the
factory and adjustment should not be
necessary, check adjustment as de-
scribed below before looseningcable. If
adjustment is necessary, proceed as
follows:
1. With engine not running, move choke
control (located on dash panel) to full
choke position.
2. Remove air cleaner cover, filter and
cartridge plate to expose carburetor
choke (See =AIR FILTER" in the
Maintenance section of this manual).
3. Choke should be closed. Ifit is not,
loosen casing clamp screw and move
choke cable until choke is completely
closed. Tighten casing clamp screw
securely.
4. Reassemble air cleaner.
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