Accelerator Pedal: Description and Operation

The Accelerator Pedal, located at the right side of the drivers floorboard, is a manually operated lever attached to the throttle cable. Operating the Accelerator Pedal pulls on the throttle cable which in turn opens the throttle valve allowing air to enter the engine. The more air that flows past the throttle valve and into the engine, the greater the power output from the engine. This is how the relationship between Accelerator Pedal operation and engine power output is achieved.