21
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run
poorly, stop running or prevent it from starting.
• Check wiring. See the electrical wiring diagram in the
Repair Parts section.
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 15 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The
fuse holder is located next to the battery box, accessible
from left rear wheel area.
TO REMOVE HOOD (See Fig 27)
• With hood closed, remove hood spring from hole in
pivot bracket.
• Remove left side and right side pivot screws.
• Lift hood off tractor.
• To reassemble hood, reverse above procedure.
HOOD
SPRING
PIVOT
BRACKET
RIGHT SIDE
PIVOT SCREW
FIG. 27
GOVERNOR
CONTROL LEVER
GOVERNOR
CONTROL
PLATE
THROTTLE
CABLE
HOLES “A”
FIG. 28
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust-
ment should not be necessary. However, minor adjust-
ment 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
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE
(See Fig. 28)
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.
CLAMP
SCREW