7. Once properly adjusted, tighten the jam nut against the adjuster and re-install
the protective sleeve.
8. Start the engine and allow if to warm up thoroughly. Measure the distance
the throttle pedal moves before the engine begins to pick up speed. Freeplay
should be 1.6-3.2 mm (1/16 of an inch to 1/8 of an inch).
THROTTLE PEDAL ADJUSTMENT
NOTICE
It is ideal to adjust the throttle pedal with the help of an assistant.
1. Loosen the adjustment screw
q
and jam nut
w
.
2. With the vehicle off and in park, have the assistant fully depress and hold
down the throttle pedal.
3. The person on the engine side should manually press the lever on the engine
to ensure that full travel is begin achieved.
4. Release the pedal and engine lever and adjust the pedal adjustment screw
out 1/2 turn at a time and continue this process until full travel of the engine
lever is NOT obtained.
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