Dashpot: Testing and Inspection

Description:

INSPECTION
1. Open the throttle valve fully. Push the dashpot rod with a finger and verify that it goes into the dashpot slowly.
2. Release the rod and check that it comes out quickly.
3. Replace the dashpot if not as specified.
4. Warm up the engine and run it at idle.
5. Connect a tachometer to the data link connector (DLC) IG-terminal and increase engine speed to 4,000 rpm.
6. Slowly decrease the engine speed and check that the lever touches the dashpot rod at the specified speed.

SPECIFICATION: Approximately: 3,000 rpm

7. If not as specified, loosen the locknut and turn the dashpot to adjust.