Sears 536.25587 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
THROTTLE CONTROl. ADJUSTMENT
(See Fig. 44)
The throttle control has been preset at factoryandadjustment
should not be necessary. Check adjustment a_'_"described
below before loosening clamp screw. If adj_._tment is
necessary, proceed asfoltows.
o Engine speed is controlled my movement of the throttle
control lever..
o Move control "B" to 'FAST" position..
® Swivel"C" should be against side of quarter circle.
TO ADJUST-
e Loosen casing cramp screw "A"o
e Move casing and wire in direction shown until swivel is
against side of quarter circle_
Re-tighten casing clamp screw "A"..
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
(See Fig. 45)
Minor carburetor adjustment may be required to compensate
for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load.
NOTE: The air cleaner must be assembled to carburetor when
runningengine..
INITIAL ADJUSTMENT
® Gently turn the id]e mixture screw clockwise until it
closes. Turning screw intoo far may damage it.
e Next turn idle mixture screw 1-1/2 turns counterclockwise.
This initial adjustment will permitthe engine to be started
and warmed up (approximately 5 minutes) prior to final
adjustment.
FINAL ADJUSTMENT
e Start engine and place throttlecontrol in IDLE or SLOW
position.
e Hold throttle lever against idle stop, and adjust idle speed
screwto obtain 1200 to i400 RPM
While still holding throttle lever, turn idle mixture screw
slowly clockwise (lean mixture) until engine j.q_ starts to
slow.
Still holding lever, turn screw slowly counterclockwise
(rich mixture) until engine speed "ujg_starts to slow.
Turn screw to midpoint between rich and lean.
Adjust idle speed screw to obtain 900 to 1200 RPM
Release lever.
If the engine does not accelerate properly, re-adjust
carburetorto a slightly richer mixture.
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CIRCLE
Fig, 44
IDLE SPEED
ADJUSTING
SCREW
THROTTLE LEVER
FIXED MAIN JET
COVER(HIGH
SPEED)
IDLE MIXTURE
SCREW
Fig° 45
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