Engine Maintenance
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Engine Speed Adjustments
Low Speed Adjustment
1. Start the unit and let it run until the engine is
warmed up.
2. Set the thermostat to make the engine run in
low speed and check the engine speed. The
engine speed should be 1800 ± 25 rpm.
3. If the engine speed is not correct, loosen the
jam nut on the low speed adjustment screw.
4. Turn the low speed adjustment screw to
change the engine speed. Turn the screw in to
increase the engine speed. Turn the screw out
to decrease the engine speed.
5. Set the engine speed at 1800 ± 25 rpm and
tighten the jam nut.
High Speed Adjustment
1. Start the unit and let it run until the engine is
warmed up.
2. Set the thermostat to make the engine run in
high speed and check the engine speed. The
engine speed should be 2425 ± 25 RPM.
3. If the engine speed is not correct, loosen the
jam nut at the end of the ball joint attached to
the throttle solenoid.
4. Snap the ball joint off of the throttle lever and
turn it to adjust the engine speed. Reinstall the
ball joint on the throttle lever.
5. Check the engine speed. Repeat step 4 as
necessary to set the engine speed at 2425 ± 25
RPM and tighten the jam nut.
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1. High Speed (Throttle) Solenoid 4. Ball Joint
2. Low Speed Adjustment Screw 5. Rod
3. Throttle Lever 6. Fuel Solenoid
Figure 147: High Speed Solenoid Components TK376 Engine