Poulan 175581 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
23
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
GOVERNOR
CONTROL LEVER
GOVERNOR
CONTROL
PLATE
THROTTLE
CABLE
HOLES A
FIG. 32
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
The carburetor has been preset 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.
ENGINE
CLAMP
SCREW
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 from
slow to choke position. Slowly move lever from choke
to fast position.
Check that holes A in governor control lever and hole
in governor plate line-up. If holes A are not aligned,
loosen clamp screw and move throttle cable until holes
are aligned. Tighten clamp screw securely.