Control Adjustments; General; Throttle - Jacobsen SLF 1880 Technical/Repair Manual

GENERAL

Repair of controls is limited to adjustment of linkages
and cables, straightening of bent rods, or replacement.
Replace, do not adjust worn or damaged components.
WARNING
!
To prevent injury, lower implements to the ground,
disengage all drives, engage parking brake, stop
engine, and remove the key from the ignition switch
before making any adjustments or performing main-
tenance.
Make sure the tractor is parked on a solid and level
surface. Never work on a tractor that is supported
only by a jack. Always use jack stands.
If only the front or rear of the tractor is raised, place
chocks in front of and behind the wheels that are not
raised.
A qualified technician should perform adjustments. If
proper adjustment cannot be made, contact an autho-
rized Jacobsen dealer.
CAUTION
!
Be careful to prevent entrapment of the hands and
fingers between moving and fixed components of
the machine.
Throttle Lever
Eyelet
1/16" to 1/4"
(3 - 8 mm)
Cable
Nuts
SECTION 2C. CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS
Figure 2C-1. Throttle Control Adjustment

THROTTLE

Located to the right of the operator's seat, the throttle
control is used to regulate engine rpm. Replace a worn
throttle cable as shown in Figure 2C-1.
Adjustment
Check throttle adjustment, if engine runs below recom-
mended rpm with throttle lever in the high-speed posi-
tion.
NOTICE
Refer to the Engine Owner's Manual supplied by the
engine manufacturer.
1. Remove the side cover from the instrument panel.
2. Position the throttle lever in the high-speed posi-
tion with 0.0625 - 0.25 inch (2-6 mm) gap between
lever and panel.
3. Place the engine throttle lever on injection pump
against the max speed screw.
4. Adjust the throttle cable nuts until the cable eyelet
is positioned on the pin as shown.
5. Replace the side cover.
2C-5
Throttle High-Speed
Position
2C