Craftsman 917272261 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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ENGINE
Maintenance,repair,or replacementof the
emissioncontroldevicesand systems,which
are being done at the customers expense,
may be performed by any non-roed engine
repair establishment or indMdual. Warranty
repairsmustbeperformedby an authorized
engine manufacturer's serviceoutlet.
TO ADJUSTTHRO'n'LE CONTROL
CABLE
The throttlecontrol has been preset at the
factory and adjustment should not be
necessary. Check adjustment as de-
scribed below before loosening cable. If
adjustment is necessary, proceed as
follows:
1. With engine not running, move throttle
controllever tofast position.
2. Check thatswivel isagainst stop. If it is
not, loosen cable clamp screw and
pull cable back until swivel is against
stop. Tighten cable clamp screw
securely.
TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL
The choke controlhas been preset at the
factoryand adjustment should not be
necessary. Check adjustment as de-
scribed below before loosening cable. If
adjustment is necessary, proceed as
follows:
1. With engine not running, move choke
control (located on dash panel) to full
choke position.
2. Loosen knob and remove cover
assembly from air cleaner.
3. Choke should be closed. If it is not,
loosen casing clamp screw and move
choke cable untilchoke is completely
closed. Tighten casing clamp screw
securely.
4. Replace air cleaner cover assembly
and tighten knob.
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
Yourcarburetor isnot adjustable. If your
engine does not operate propedy due to
suspected carburetor problems,take your
tractor to an authorized service center for
repair and!or adjustment.
High speed stop isfactory adjusted. Do
not adjust - damage may result.
IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the
engine governor,which is factory set for
proper engine speed. Overspeeding the
engine above the factory high speed
setting can be dangerous. If you think the
engine-govemed high speed needs
adjusting, contacta Sears orotherquardied
servicecenter,,which has proper equip-
ment and experience to make any
necessary adjustments.
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