Throttle System - Intimidator GC 1K Owner's Manual

Vehicle Submerged in Water
Notice:
 If your vehicle becomes immersed in water, major engine damage can
result.
 Intimidator warranty does not cover vehicles submerged in water over the
floor board.
 If your vehicle does become submerged above the engine, thorough
inspection is necessary.
It is recommended that you take the vehicle to your dealer before starting
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the engine.
If it is impossible to take your vehicle to a dealer before starting the engine, follow
these steps:
1. Tow the vehicle to dry land.
2. Dry any water present in the air box. Filter replacement is required if water
is present.
3. Thoroughly dry the air filter.
4. Drain and replace the engine oil.
5. Remove the spark plugs. Turn the engine over several times using the
ignition key.
6. Dry the spark plugs, then reinstall them. If possible, replace the fouled
plugs with new ones.
7. Attempt to start the engine. If it does not start, repeat the drying procedure.
8. Immediately take the vehicle to your dealer for service.
Throttle System
If the throttle pedal has excessive play due to either cable stretching or mis-
adjustment, it will cause a delay in throttle response or may prevent the throttle
from opening fully especially at low engine speed. If the throttle pedal has no
play, the throttle may be hard to control and the idle speed may be erratic. Check
the throttle play periodically and adjust if necessary.
Throttle Pedal Inspection
To inspect and adjust the throttle play:
1. Ensure that the vehicle is safely parked on flat surface.
2. Start the engine.
3. Measure the distance that the throttle pedal moves before the engine
begins to increase in RPM. This movement should be around ½".
If play is incorrect:
4. Locate the throttle cable jam nuts under the hood, against the firewall.
5. Loosen and adjust the jam nuts on the cable.
6. Test the play after each adjustment until the movement is correct.
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