Poulan XC1182B - Manual (Page 24)

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
ENGINE
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE
(See FIG. 38)
The throttle control has been preset at the factory and ad­
justment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as de­
scribed below before loosening cable. If adjustment is nec­
essary, proceed as follows:
• With engine not running, move throttle control lever to
’’FAST” position.
• Check that throttle lever is against stop. If it is not, loosen
cable clamp screw and pull cable back until throttle lever
is against stop. Tighten cable clamp screw securely.
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, tem­
perature, altitude or load. Ifthe carburetor does need adjust­
ment, see engine manual packed with your unit
IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE
GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET
FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED. OVER­
SPEEDING 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 CEN­
TER, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT
AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NEC­
ESSARY ADJUSTMENTS.