Club Car 1996 DS Golf Car Gasoline, Service Manual

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CLOSED THROTTLE ADJUSTMENT
When the accelerator pedal is released, the engine will stop. Therefore, it is not possible to measure the
idling speed under normal vehicle operating conditions.
Idle Adjustment
1. Loosen the carburetor idle screw so that it is not touching the throttle lever.
2. Slowly tighten the idle screw until it lightly touches the throttle lever, then tighten it an additional 3/4
turn.
ENGINE RPM ADJUSTMENT
1. Make sure that the governor is properly adjusted. See Pages 14-11and 14-12.
2. Connect the battery cables, positive (+) cable first.
3. Place the forward and reverse lever in the NEUTRAL position and place the neutral lockout cam in the
SERVICE position.
4. Connect a tachometer (Club Car Part No. 1016112) to the spark plug lead.
5. With the tachometer connected, check high speed RPM. With the accelerator pedal pressed to the
floor, the tachometer should read 2675 ±50 RPM.
6. To reduce RPM, loosen the accelerator cable retaining nut on the outside the electrical box wall and
tighten the retaining nut on the inside of the wall until the desired RPM is reached (Figure 14-9, Page
14-10). To increase RPM, loosen the cable retaining nut inside the electrical box and tighten the nut
outside the box until the desired RPM is reached.
7. Be sure both retaining nuts are locked against the electrical box and then check the RPM again. If the
RPM needs to be adjusted, repeat step 6.
8. If more adjustment is required than the cable housing will allow, make sure that the spring on the other
end of the cable is properly positioned. Excessive belt and torque converter wear can also prevent
proper RPM adjustment. Check these for excessive wear (See Section 16).
CHOKE AND INTAKE SYSTEM
GENERAL INFORMATION
The choke system is a simple mechanism that does not use a cable. This means that very little or no mainte-
nance is required on the choke. The system consists of a choke assembly that is attached to the driver’s side
of the front body, and an air filter housing with a hose that is attached to the carburetor. Clean, cool air from
outside the engine compartment is drawn through the choke assembly and into the air cleaner intake. This
feature increases engine horsepower and greatly extends air filter life.
The choke system aids in starting the engine in cold weather. When starting a cold engine, the spring loaded
choke cover is pushed in by hand. This restricts the air flow, creating a “fuel rich” mixture in the carburetor.
The choke cover is held in until the engine starts, and then is released. The air flow to the engine is no longer
restricted, and the engine operates normally.
The choke assembly is adjusted at the factory and does not require field adjustment. However, if the choke
assembly is subjected to abuse or damaged, it may become necessary to replace the assembly.
• THE ENGINE PRODUCES CARBON MONOXIDE, WHICH IS AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY POI-
SON. DO NOT OPERATE THE ENGINE IN AN ENCLOSED AREA WITHOUT PROPER VENTILA-
TION.
DANGER