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Service and adjustments, Engine – Poulan 186914 User Manual

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

02141

HOOD

HEADLIGHT
WIRE
CONNECTOR

FIG. 29

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The
fuse holder is located behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY
(See Fig. 29)

• Raise hood.
• Unsnap headlight wire connector.
• Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward

engine and lift off of tractor.

• To replace, reverse above procedures.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run
poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.
• Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the

Repair Parts section.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your engine does not
operate properly due to suspected carburetor problems,
take your tractor to an authorized service center for repair
and/or adjustment.

High speed stop is factory ad just ed. Do not adjust - dam-
age may result.

IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR,
WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED.

OVER SPEED ING 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 EQUIP

MENT AND

EX PE RI ENCE TO MAKE ANY NEC ES SARY ADJUSTMENTS.

FIG. 31

FIG. 30

ENGINE

TO AD

JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE

(See Fig. 30)

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and
ad just ment 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 swivel is against stop. If it is not, loosen

cable clamp screw and pull cable back until swivel is
against stop. Tighten cable clamp screw securely.

TO AD JUST CHOKE CON TROL (See Fig. 31)

The choke control has been preset at the factory and ad-
just ment 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.

• Loosen knob and remove cover assembly from air

cleaner.

• 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 se curely.

• Replace air cleaner cover assembly and tighten

knob.

02119

02118

CLAMP SCREW

SWIVEL

CLAMP SCREW

STOP