Dashpot: Adjustments

1. Inspect the idle speed before proceeding.
2. Set the vehicle in the following conditions before adjusting the dashpot.

- Engine coolant temperature: 80 - 95°C (176 - 205°F)
- Lights, electrical cooling fan and accessories: OFF
- Transaxle: neutral

3. Connect a tachometer or scan tool to the data link connector (white).
4. Start the engine.

Dashpot Rod:

5. Open the throttle valve until the dashpot rod makes a full stroke.
6. Close the throttle valve slowly to find a point where the throttle lever contacts the dashpot rod (a point where the dashpot starts to contract). Hold the throttle valve at this point.
7. Check the engine speed (at which the dashpot starts to operate).

Standard value: 2,200 +/- 200 RPM

Dashpot Adjustment:

8. If the engine speed is not within the specified limit, loosen the lock nut on the rod and turn the rod to make adjustment for proper dashpot starting engine speed.

9. Release the throttle valve to make sure that the engine speed slowly drops to the idle speed.