FUEL SYSTEM
Engine Control Linkage
2000 FE290 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Supplement Page 14-11
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10. Again check rod adjustment for proper switch activation.
11. After the pedal group and accelerator rod are properly adjusted, adjust the engine RPM setting. See
Engine RPM Adjustment, Page 14- 14.
12. Install the electrical box cover and tighten retaining screw.
GOVERNOR CABLE
Governor Cable Removal
1. Remove seat or lift bed to access engine compartment.
2. Remove the governor guard (5) (Figure 14-6, Page 14-6).
3. Remove the cotter pin (25) and clevis pin (24) at the carburetor throttle bracket (Figure 14-6, Page 14-6).
4. Remove the E-ring (7) at the governor cable engine bracket (11), and governor cable support bracket
(10) (Figure 14-12, Page 14-12).
5. Remove the cotter pin (9) and clevis pin (8) from the governor lever arm (15) (Figure 14-12, Page 14-12).
6. Remove the cable (2) (Figure 14-12, Page 14-12).
Governor Cable Installation and Adjustment
1. Install the cable onto the governor cable support bracket (10) and the engine bracket (11) and attach
an E-ring (7) at each end (Figure 14-12, Page 14-12).
2. Push the cable dust shields onto the ends of the cable conduit.
3. Install the clevis pin (8) and cotter pin (9) through the clevis and carburetor throttle at the carburetor
(Figure 14-12, Page 14-12).
4. Install the clevis pin (8) and cotter pin (9) through the rear clevis and governor lever arm.
5. With the governor lever arm loose on the governor shaft, use a 1/8 inch punch or scratch awl to turn the
governor arm shaft counterclockwise until it stops. Then pull the governor lever arm rearward until the
carburetor throttle is in the “wide open throttle” (WOT) position.
6. While holding the arm and shaft in the fully counterclockwise position, tighten the governor arm lever
nut to 36 in-lb (4.0 N·m).
7. Check the engine RPM adjustment. See Engine RPM Adjustment, Page 14- 14.
Figure 14-11 Accelerator Rod
Pull spring release to
install accelerator rod.
BOTTOM VIEW
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