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10. Testing the Throttle Potentiometer
9. 9. Riders Only: Measure resistance across the black and white wires on the potentiometer, the resistance should be Riders Only: Measure resistance across the black and white wires on the potentiometer, the resistance should be
zero ohms with pedal on the riders in the neutral position. When the pedal or knob is moved to the full throttle zero ohms with pedal on the riders in the neutral position. When the pedal or knob is moved to the full throttle
position, in should be a smooth resistance change without dropping out. It should measure approximately 5K (5 position, in should be a smooth resistance change without dropping out. It should measure approximately 5K (5
thousand ohms) in the full position. thousand ohms) in the full position.
ES2832 and CP2832 Only: Disconnect the potentiometer at the connector next to it. Measure resistance across ES2832 and CP2832 Only: Disconnect the potentiometer at the connector next to it. Measure resistance across
the black/orange and black/white wires should be 5 K ohms. the black/orange and black/white wires should be 5 K ohms.
12. Riders Only: Measuring across the black and the red wire the resistance should be approximately 5K (5 12. Riders Only: Measuring across the black and the red wire the resistance should be approximately 5K (5
thousand), when in the neutral position. When the pedal is at full throttle or the knob is full speed position, the thousand), when in the neutral position. When the pedal is at full throttle or the knob is full speed position, the
resistance should drop to zero without being intermittent. resistance should drop to zero without being intermittent.
ES2832 and CP2832 Only: Disconnect the potentiometer at the connector next to it. Measure the resistance ES2832 and CP2832 Only: Disconnect the potentiometer at the connector next to it. Measure the resistance
across the black/orange and black/pink wires. The resistance should drop to zero without being intermittent when across the black/orange and black/pink wires. The resistance should drop to zero without being intermittent when
turning the knob of the potentiometer. Note: The drive switch will need to be activated when doing this test. turning the knob of the potentiometer. Note: The drive switch will need to be activated when doing this test.
13. If adjustment is needed, loosen the nut and screw on the throttle arm. Adjust the potentiometer shaft with a flat tip 13. If adjustment is needed, loosen the nut and screw on the throttle arm. Adjust the potentiometer shaft with a flat tip
screw driver, until it is set according to the information above (on the riders only). screw driver, until it is set according to the information above (on the riders only).
14. Reconnect the plug at the throttle potentiometer. 14. Reconnect the plug at the throttle potentiometer.
Note: when moving the throttle to the full position, the resistance should be smooth, without dropping out for Note: when moving the throttle to the full position, the resistance should be smooth, without dropping out for
both tests. If the resistance does not go to 5K during the test, the arm and the potentiometer may need to both tests. If the resistance does not go to 5K during the test, the arm and the potentiometer may need to
be adjusted to achieve it. be adjusted to achieve it.
Potentiometer Assembly – Riders only
Adjust Here
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