ENGINE
4157082 First Edition 3-5
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Figure 3-4
12. Slide cable guide (13) down until it touches throttle
lever (12). Tighten cable guide set screw (11).
13. Move throttle paddle (14) to highest setting. Engage
bail and verify that cable guide (13) does not touch
throttle lever (12). Adjust high paddle stop screw (16)
as needed.
To adjust the stop screw:
a. Loosen jam nut (15).
b. Turn stop screw (16) clockwise to raise screw,
counterclockwise to lower screw.
c. Tighten jam nut (15).
14. Install air cleaner and air cleaner cover. (Refer to
engine manual.)
15. Install throttle cover. (See “Throttle Cover” on
page 3-5.)
Idle Speed Adjustment
Refer to the engine manufacturer’s manual for adjustment
information and specifications.
Repair
Throttle Cover
Removal and Installation
See Figure 3-5.
1. Park the mower safely. (See “Park Mower Safely” on
page 1-6.)
Figure 3-5
2. Remove wing nut (1) and throttle cover (2).
Installation Note
Install throttle cover by reversing the order of removal.
Throttle Cable
Removal
See Figures 3-6 and 3-7.
1. Park the mower safely. (See “Park Mower Safely” on
page 1-6.)
2. Remove throttle cover. (See “Throttle Cover” on
page 3-5.)
3. Remove air cleaner cover and air cleaner. (Refer to
engine manual.)
4. Remove rear half of handle cover. (See “Handle
Cover” on page 6-2.)
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14
16
TN0007
1
TN0016
2