Dashpot: Testing and Inspection

1. WARM UP ENGINE.
- Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature.

2. CHECK IDLE SPEED.
Idle speed = 650 ± 50 rpm
(Transmission in neutral position)

3. CHECK AND ADJUST DASHPOT SETTING SPEED.
(a) Disconnect the control cables from the throttle body.



(b) Turn the throttle linkage until the dashpot adjusting screw starts to separate from the push rod. Then keep the throttle linkage at that position.
(c) Check that the dashpot is set.
Dashpot setting speed: 2,300 ± 400 rpm
(d) Reconnect the control cables to the throttle body.