FUEL SYSTEM
Engine Control Linkage
2001 Pioneer 1200 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual Page 14-9
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∆ CAUTION
• Improper adjustment can result in poor vehicle performance and/or damage to the engine
components.
ACCELERATOR ROD
∆ DANGER
• To ensure the vehicle does not run over you while you disconnect or adjust the accelerator
push rod, do the following:
- Turn key switch OFF, place Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position, and remove
key before servicing the vehicle.
- Disconnect battery cables, negative cable (–) first.
- Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
Accelerator Rod Removal
1. Raise the front of the vehicle. Place chocks at the rear wheels and lift the front of the vehicle with a
chain hoist or floor jack. Place jack stands under the round frame cross tube to support the vehicle.
See preceding DANGER. See also WARNING on page 14-1.
2. Remove the accelerator rod by disconnecting the ball joint (1) from the ball stud (2) on the accelerator
pedal (Figure 14-8, Page 14-9) and from the bell crank at the electrical box (Figure 14-10, Page 14-
11).
Accelerator Rod Installation and Adjustment
1. Before installing the accelerator rod, adjust accelerator pedal position. See Accelerator Pedal Adjust-
2. Install the ball joint on the ball stud at the accelerator pedal (Figure 14-8, Page 14-9).
3. Access the engine compartment. See DANGER on page 14-1.
3.1. Tilt the bed and ensure that the prop rod is engaged.
Figure 14-8 Accelerator Rod
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