Throttle Cable/Linkage: Adjustments

Accelerator Control System

CAUTION:
- When removing accelerator wire, mark initial position of lock nut.
- Check that throttle valve opens fully when accelerator pedal is fully depressed. Check that throttle valve returns to idle position when accelerator pedal is released.
- Check accelerator control parts for improper contact with any adjacent parts.
- When connecting accelerator wire, be careful not to twist or scratch wire.
- Refer to "AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL DEVICE (ASCD)"Adjustments for ASCD wire adjustment.




Adjusting Accelerator Wire

CAUTION:
- Make sure the ASCD wire is not pulling the throttle drum.
- For ASCD wire adjustment, refer to ["AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL DEVICE (ASCD)" Adjustments].

1. Loosen lock nut and tighten adjusting nut until throttle drum starts to move.
2. From that position turn back adjusting nut 1.5 to 2 turns, and tighten lock nut.