Accelerator Pedal: Description and Operation
ACCELERATION CONTROLThe throttle is controlled by the accelerator cable which is connected to the accelerator pedal and shaft. All vehicles are equipped with either memory, or non-memory adjustable accelerator and brake pedals.
- The accelerator pedal and shaft should travel smoothly from the idle to the wide-open throttle (WOT) positions. Hesitation on return and/or prevention of return to the idle position must not occur.
- Surrounding components such as wiring, hoses, sound insulator and floor covering must not contact the sliding inner member of the accelerator cable or the accelerator pedal and shaft.
- The sliding inner member accelerator cable should not be lubricated and is not serviceable.