Craftsman 247.298760 - Manual (Page 15)

and detergent solution and flush from
inside until water is clear. Be sure filter is
completely dry before reassembling to
engine. DO NOT OIL FILTER. IF IT IS
PUNCTURED, TORN OR UNCLEANABLE,
IT SHOULD BE REPLACED. Replacement
filters are available at your nearest
Authorized Sears Service Center.
C. Before replacing filter, clean inside of
base and cover thoroughly.
D. Replace filter and cover making sure filter
is seated correctly between base and
cover. Tighten wing nut securely. See
figure 35.
NEVER RUN ENGINE WITHOUT COMPLETE AIR
CLEANER INSTALLED ON ENGINE.
E. With engine running at idle speed, adjust
idle adjust needle 1 /8 turn at a time,
clockwise and counterclockwise, until
engine runs smoothly.
Allow several seconds between each
adjustment for engine to adapt to new
setting.
FIGURE 35.
ADJUSTMENTS
DO NOT MAKE UNNECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS.
FACTORY SETTINGS ARE SATISFACTORY FOR
MOST APPLICATIONS AND CONDITIONS. IF
ADJUSTMENTS ARE NEEDED, PROCEED AS
FOLLOWS:
1. Carburetor Adjustments (See figure 36.)
A. High speed adjust needle is pre-set at the
factory. (1V 2 turns open)
Re-adjustment should not be necessary.
B. Close idle adjust needle by turning
clockwise. Close finger tight only. Forcing
may cause damage.
C. Open idle adjust needle by turning V A
turns counterclockwise.
D. Start engine. Follow preceding starting
instruction. Run engine a few minutes to
warm it up.
High Speed Adjust Needle
2. Remote Control Adjustments (See figure 37.)
To obtain satisfactory engine performance,
the engine and remote equipment controls
must be adjusted properly. If it is necessary
to check the engine control adjustments,
proceed as follows:
A. Set remote equipment control at FAST or
HIGH SPEED and keep it in this position.
With control in this position, control lever
should touch high speed stop. If it does,
the controls are adjusted correctly and no
fOTther adjustment should be necessary.
If control lever does not touch high speed
stop, proceed to Instruction B.
B. Loosen clamp screw just enough so remote
control cable can be moved in cable clamp
(do not remove cable clamp from control
bracket or disconnect. Remote control
cable from control lever).
C. Move control lever so it is touching high
speed stop and hold it in this position.
With control lever in this position, tighten
clamp screw so that cable clamp will hold
remote control cable in place when remote
equipment control is used.
The engine controls should now be
adjusted correctly.
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