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Service and adjustments, Engine – Poulan PRRT65A User Manual

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

FIG. 27

THROTTLE
CONTROL

CLAMP
SCREW

CASING
AND WIRE

FUEL
TANK

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE
(See Fig. 27)

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and
adjustment should not be necessary. If adjustment is
necessary, proceed as follows:

With engine not running, move remote throttle control
lever to “FAST” position.

If throttle lever on engine touches high speed stop, no
further adjustment is necessary. If throttle lever does
not touch high speed stop, continue with adjustment
procedure.

Loosen cable clamp screw.

Move throttle lever up until it touches high speed stop,
and hold in this position.

Tighten cable clamp screw securely.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust-
ment should not be necessary. However, engine perfor-
mance can be affected by differences in fuel, temperature,
altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment,
contact your nearest authorized service center/department

IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE
GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER
ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE
T H E F A C T O R Y H I G H S P E E D S E T T I N G C A N B E
DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED
HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR
N E A R E S T A U T H O R I Z E D S E R V I C E C E N T E R /
DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS THE PROPER EQUIPMENT
A N D E X P E R I E N C E T O M A K E A N Y N E C E S S A R Y
ADJUSTMENTS.