Filter
Top Products
25
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
IDLE FUEL
ADJUSTING
NEEDLE
IDLE SPEED
ADJUSTING
SCREW
STOP
SCREW
CLAMP
SCREW
CHOKE
CONTROL
CABLE
THROTTLE
CONTROL
CABLE
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:
• With engine not running, move throttle control lever to
fast position.
• 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.
TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL
(See Figs. 32 and 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.
FIG. 32
FIG. 33
CLOSED FOR
FULL CHOKE
• 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 securely.
• Reassemble air cleaner.
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjust-
ment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment
may be required to compensate for differences in fuel,
temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need
adjustment, see engine manual.
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. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE
THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE
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.