Adjustments; Throttle Cable Adjustment - Toro Greensmaster 1018 Service Manual

Adjustments

Throttle Cable Adjustment

Gasoline Engine: Adjustments
If a new throttle cable must be installed or the cable is our of adjustment, adjust
the cable as follows:
1. Park the mower on a level surface.
Note: Make sure that the engine is at normal operating temperature before
you adjust the throttle cable.
2. Start the engine and move the throttle lever to the
3. Loosen the clamp retaining cable conduit.
4. Make sure that the throttle control is in the
conduit until 1900 rpm.
5. Tighten the screw to secure the throttle cable conduit.
6. Check the engine speed with a tachometer:
A. Low idle speed should be 1,800 to 2,000 RPM; refer to Operator's
Manual.
B. High idle speed should be 3,350 to 3,550 RPM. Adjust the throttle stop
at throttle lever to attain the correct high idle speed setting; refer to
Operator's Manual.
The engine governor control is equipped with a tamper resistant
cap to prevent adjustment on a high idle speed. Modification to this
cap will void the engine warranty and likely will make the engine
non-compliant with the emission certification of the engine.
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position.
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position and move the cable
Greensmaster ® 1018/1021/1026
18238SL Rev B