FUEL SYSTEM
Choke and Air Intake System
Page 14-14 2000 FE290 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Supplement
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ENGINE RPM ADJUSTMENT
1. If the governor is adjusted, proceed to step 2; otherwise, adjust the governor. See Governor Cable
Installation and Adjustment, Page 14- 11.
2. Connect the battery cables, positive (+) cable first. Tighten terminals to 20 ft-lb (27.1 N·m).
3. Place the Forward/Reverse handle 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 and the engine at normal operating temperature, check high-speed
RPM. With the accelerator pedal pressed to the floor, the tachometer should read:
• DS Golf Car: 2700 ±30 RPM
• Carryall/Turf 1: 2860 ±30 RPM
• Villager 4: 2700 ±30 RPM
6. To reduce RPM, loosen the accelerator cable retaining nut on the outside of 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) or (Figure 14-10, 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 the spring on the other end
of the accelerator cable is properly positioned. Excessive belt and torque converter wear can also pre-
vent proper rpm adjustment. Check them for excessive wear. See Section 17 – Torque Converter.
CHOKE AND AIR INTAKE SYSTEM
Read DANGER and WARNING on page 14-1.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The choke system is a simple mechanism requiring very little or no maintenance. The system consists of a
choke assembly that is attached to the driver side of the front body, an air filter housing with a hose that is
attached to the carburetor, and an air duct that provides the engine with air from outside the engine compart-
ment. Clean, cool air is drawn through the choke assembly and into the air cleaner intake. This feature
increases engine horsepower and 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.
CHOKE BUTTON REMOVAL
1. Remove the mounting screws (17) from the back side of the choke. Remove the choke assembly from
the vehicle body (Figure 14-15, Page 14-17).
• THE ENGINE PRODUCES CARBON MONOXIDE, WHICH IS AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY
POISON. DO NOT OPERATE THE ENGINE IN AN ENCLOSED AREA WITHOUT PROPER
VENTILATION.
DANGER