FUEL SYSTEM
Engine Control Linkage
2005 FE290 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Supplement
Page 14-11
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CLOSED THROTTLE OR IDLE ADJUSTMENT
When the accelerator pedal is released, the engine will stop. Therefore, it is not possible to measure or set
idling speed under normal vehicle operating conditions. Set throttle valve as follows:
1. Loosen the carburetor idle screw so that it is not touching the throttle lever
(Figure 14-8, Page 14-11)
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2. Slowly tighten the idle screw until it lightly touches the throttle lever, then tighten it an additional 3/4 turn.
ENGINE RPM ADJUSTMENT
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DANGER
• Do not operate gasoline vehicle in an enclosed area without proper ventilation. The engine
produces carbon monoxide, which is an odorless, deadly poison.
1. If the governor is adjusted, proceed to step 2; otherwise, adjust the governor.
See Governor Cable
Installation and Adjustment on page 14-9.
2. Connect battery cables, positive (+) cable first, and tighten hardware to 12 ft-lb (16 N·m).
See Figure 10-1, Section 10, Page 10-3.
Coat terminals with Battery Terminal Protector Spray (CCI P/
N 1014305) to minimize corrosion
3. Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position, chock the wheels, and place the neutral
lockout cam in the SERVICE (MAINTENANCE) position.
4. Connect a tachometer (CCI P/N 1016112) to the spark plug lead.
5. With the tachometer connected, and the engine at normal operating temperature, check high speed
RPM. With the accelerator pedal pressed to the floor, the tachometer should read:
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DS Golf Car: 2700 ±30 RPM
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Carryall/Turf 1: 2860 ±30 RPM
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Villager 4: 2700 ±30 RPM
Figure 14-8 Idle Screw
IDLE
SCREW