11 ADJUSTMENTS
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11.23 GAS THROTTLE ACTUATOR ADJUSTMENT ___________________________________
1.
Open hood.
2.
With mower off, remove air filter cover (BD),
element (BE), and base housing (BF) from engine.
3.
Disconnect spring (AY) from spring clip (AZ) at the
carburetor.
4.
Unlatch the spring clip (AZ) from throttle linkage
(BA) by rotating upwards. Remove engine throttle
linkage from throttle lever (BB).
5.
Loosen jam nut (AW) on the actuator.
6.
Disconnect engine throttle linkage (BA) and spring
(AY) from throttle link (AX).
7.
Insert the throttle linkage (BA) into the engine side
throttle bushing, but do not attach the spring clip.
8.
Pull the linkage away from the engine so throttle
lever (BB) is against the idle stop (BC).
9.
With engine throttle linkage in low idle position
(against stop (BC)) and actuator fully retracted
(against internal stop), loosen nut (AW) and turn
throttle link (AX) as required so hole in throttle link
(AX) visually aligns with throttle linkage (BA).
TIghten nut (AW).
10. Remove throttle linkage (BA) from lever (BB).
11. Connect throttle linkage (BA) and spring (AY) to
throttle link (AX).
12. Insert throttle linkage (BA) in throttle lever (BB).
Secure by rotating spring clip (AZ) down and
latching onto linkage. Connect spring (AY) to spring
clip (AZ).
13. Check that throttle lever (BB) is still against stop
(BC) and actuator is fully retracted.
14. Manually pull actuator linkage towards engine.
Throttle lever should contact full throttle stop.
Figure 11X
Figure 11Y
NOTICE
To prevent hardware from dropping into intake
manifold, close choke plate before removing air filter
base.
NOTICE
To prevent serious engine damage, never operate the
engine with the air filter removed.
NOTICE
Improper adjustment of the throttle actuator can result
in generator output voltage that exceeds the system
limits and may result in damage to mower
components.
BF
BE
BD
AW
AX
AY
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AY
AZ
BA
BA
AY
BA
BB
BC
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