34 - Maintenance
ADJUSTMENTS
Idle Speed
The idle speed adjusting knob is located at the end
of the steering handle. Before turning the knob, be
sure the throttle is at SLOW and the motor has
reached normal operating temperature:
• Increase idle speed – turn knob clockwise
• Decrease idle speed – turn knob counterclock-
wise
1. Idle speed adjusting knob
If your engine displays poor running quality at idle,
ask your DEALER to perform the necessary adjust-
ments.
Carburetor
High speed fuel calibration is maintained by the
fixed high speed jet in the carburetor. Fixed jets are
not adjustable.
Low speed fuel calibration is set at the factory with
a range of adjustment provided. If your engine dis-
plays poor running quality at low speed or idle, ask
your DEALER to perform the necessary adjust-
ments.
Tilt Friction
The tilt friction nut should be adjusted ONLY
enough to control return of gearcase from tilt to nor-
mal (vertical) position.
1. Tilt friction screw
Steering Friction
The steering friction was set on your new motor be-
fore it left the factory. After the first 10 hours of ser-
vice, check to see that it is still correct. A slight drag
should be felt when turning the motor. If adjustment
is necessary, turn the adjustment screw:
• Clockwise to increase friction; or
• Counterclockwise to decrease friction.
1. Steering friction adjustment screw
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WARNING
DO NOT overtighten for “hands-off” steer-
ing. Reduced steering control could result.
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