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SPEED CONTROL
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
power transmission.
B
Driving above governed speed
could cause a loss of vehicle
control and possible injury or
death.
Tampering with or adjusting the governor or other speed
control components will void the warranty.
FAULT TESTING
Erratic acceleration and performance that does not
include a notable increase in governed speed, can indi-
cate the need for a linkage adjustment.
Symptoms that include an increase in governed speed
indicate:
•
A possible governor failure within the rear axle
•
Worn components in the governor system
•
Improper adjustment of linkage system
NOTICE: Other factors can affect the performance
characteristics of the vehicle but they must be
investigated only after you confirm the linkage
adjustment.
SPEED CONTROL
Tool List
Phillips Screwdriver ..................................................... 1
Flat Blade Screwdriver ................................................ 1
Needle Nose Pliers...................................................... 1
Slip Joint Pliers ............................................................ 1
Open End Wrench, 10 mm .......................................... 2
Ratchet ........................................................................ 1
Socket, 15 mm............................................................. 1
Torque Wrench, in. lbs................................................. 1
Torque Wrench, ft. lbs.................................................. 1
Drill, 1/4" ...................................................................... 1
Drill Bit, 3/16" ............................................................... 1
Pop Rivet Tool ............................................................. 1
Remove the negative (-) battery
cable from the battery to prevent
the vehicle from moving and pos-
sible personal injury that may
result. Refer to SAFETY section of this manual for
additional cautions and warnings.
NOTICE: Be sure to follow the sequence indicated
when making linkage adjustments.
Accelerator Cable Removal at Governor
To remove the accelerator cable (9) from the governor,
loosen the nuts (13) securing the cable to the accelerator
cable bracket (14) at the rear axle and unhook the spring
from the upper governor lever (15).
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Fig. 2 Accelerator Cable at Governor
Tighten the hardware to the torque value specified below.
Item
13
Accelerator Cable Removal at Pedal Box
To access the micro switch, remove the rocker panel (4)
(see 'Rocker Panel Replacement' in BODY section), lift
the floor mat (5) and remove the access cover (6) from
the floor. Remove the screws (7) and cover (8) from the
Qty.
pedal box.
To remove the accelerator cable socket from the acceler-
ator pedal box (11), remove the box cover (8) and unsnap
the cable end (9) from the micro switch cam (10). With a
pair of pliers, pinch the cable fitting to compress the sides
enough to push the cable fitting through the accelerator
pedal box.
Repair and Service Manual
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Torque Specification
35 - 44 in. lbs. (4 - 5 Nm)
4
Fig. 3 Pedal Box Access
9
13
6
5
7
8
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