MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
Gasoline Engine (continued)
LOW IDLE
ADJUSTMENT
-
GAS
ENGINE
After adjusting maximum engine speed, governor
surge and idle mixture,
low
idle speed should be
800 RPM, with throttle lever at
low
idle position
(fully back).
If
adjustment
is
necessary:
A
WARNING:
To
avoid
personal
injury,
disengage all drives
and
engage
park
brake.
It
is necessary
to
have the engine running
for
this
procedure.
Be
sure everyone in the area
is
aware
that
the
machine
is
being serviced.
Use
extreme care
when
working
around
moving
parts.
Never
wear
loose
fitting clothing
or
dangling
items
such as
scarves
or
bracelets.
Keep
hands,
· feet, clothing
and
hair away
from
moving parts.
1.
If
unit is
not
equipped with optional tachometer,
connect tachometer
to
engine.
2. Start engine and position throttle lever in
low
idle position (fully back).
3. Back off
low
idle stop screw
(A)
.
4.
Loosen
jam
nuts (B)
on
throttle rod
(C}.
5. Set engine speed
to
800 RPM
by
adjusting
length
of
throttle rod assembly with
one
of
the
jam
nuts.
6. Tighten
jam
nuts (B).
7. Finger tighten bolt
(A)
against governor lever
and
lock
position with jam nut.
VALVE
TAPPET
CLEARANCE
THROTTLE ROD ADJUSTMENT
Every
.1QQQ.
hours
of
operation, have gas engine valve tappet clearance checked and adjusted
by
your
Windrower dealer.
GENERAL ENGINE INSPECTION
Every
gQQQ
hours
of
operation, see
your
Windrower dealer for required general service
or
tune-up.
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