Checking Control Cables

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  1. Park machine safely on a level surface. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.)

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    Check for proper cable operation. Move choke knob (A) and throttle lever (B) from on to off/low to high positions while visually inspecting engine control panel.


  3. If the choke knob (A) and/or throttle lever (B) does not have full travel within their slots, use following procedures:


Adjusting Choke and Throttle Cables (Z735E and Z735M (Briggs & Stratton Engines))

Throttle Cable Adjustment

  1. Remove engine access grille.

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    Loosen screw (A) for the throttle cable housing (B).


  3. Move throttle lever all the way forward to the fast position. Move throttle lever backward 3.2 mm (1/8 in).

  4. Pull throttle cable outer housing (B) away from the carburetor control plate until it stops. Tighten screw (A) to secure.

  5. Verify cable operation and full range of throttle lever within the slot. Repeat if necessary.

  6. Install engine access grille.

Choke Cable Adjustment

  1. Remove engine access grille.

  2. Loosen screw (C) for the choke cable housing (D).

  3. Pull choke knob (A) all the way up to the full choke position. Push choke knob down 3.2 mm (1/8 in).

  4. Pull choke cable outer housing (D) away from the carburetor control plate until it stops. Tighten screw (C) to secure.

  5. Verify cable operation and full range of choke knob. Repeat if necessary.

  6. Install engine access grille.


Adjusting Choke and Throttle Cables (Z720E, Z730M, and Z740R (Kawasaki Engine))

Throttle Cable Adjustment

  1. Remove engine access grille.

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    Z720E Shown

    Loosen screw (A) for the throttle cable housing (B).


  3. Move throttle lever all the way forward to the full choke position. Move throttle lever backward 3.2 mm (1/8 in).

  4. Pull throttle cable outer housing (B) away from the carburetor control plate until it stops. Tighten screw (A) to secure.

  5. Verify cable operation and full range of throttle lever within the slot. Repeat if necessary.

  6. Install engine access grille.

Choke Cable Adjustment

  1. Remove engine access grille.

  2. Loosen screw (C) for the choke cable housing (D).

  3. Pull choke knob (A) all the way up to the full choke position. Push choke knob down 3.2 mm (1/8 in).

  4. Pull choke cable outer housing (D) away from the carburetor control plate until it stops. Tighten screw (C) to secure.

  5. Verify cable operation and full range of choke knob. Repeat if necessary.

  6. Install engine access grille.

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