FUEL SYSTEM
Engine Control Linkage
Page 14-10 2001 Pioneer 900 Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual
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Accelerator Rod Installation and Adjustment, Continued:
4. Remove the electrical box screw and cover. See preceding DANGER.
5. Adjust length of accelerator rod. With the ball joint jam nuts (3) loose (Figure 14-8, Page 14-9), adjust
the length of the rod so the indicated cam edge is parallel with the edge of the electrical component box
as shown (Figure 14-9, Page 14-11). See following CAUTION.
∆ CAUTION
• After accelerator rod adjustment, make sure that approximately the same number of threads are
exposed at each end of the accelerator rod.
6. Install the accelerator rod on the bell crank ball joint on the electrical box (Figure 14-10, Page 14-11).
7. Before tightening the jam nuts, set the park brake to the first latch and pawl position and check for
proper accelerator rod operation.
8. While pressing the accelerator pedal, the following events should occur in
exactly the order shown:
9. While holding the accelerator ball joint with pliers, tighten the jam nuts against the ball joints, accelera-
tor ball joint first, at each end of the accelerator rod.
10. After the pedal group and accelerator rod are properly adjusted, adjust the engine RPM setting. See
Engine RPM Adjustment on page 14-13.
11. Install the electrical box cover and tighten retaining screw to 18 in-lb (2.0 N·m).
GOVERNOR CABLE
Governor Cable Removal
1. Access the engine compartment. See DANGER on page 14-1.
1.1. Tilt the bed and ensure that the prop rod is engaged.
2. Remove the cotter pin (25) and clevis pin (24) at the carburetor throttle bracket (Figure 14-6, Page 14-6).
3. Remove the E-ring (7) at the governor cable engine bracket (11), and governor cable support bracket
(10) (Figure 14-11, Page 14-12).
4. Remove the cotter pin (9) and clevis pin (8) from the governor lever arm (15) (Figure 14-11, Page 14-12).
5. Remove the cable (2) (Figure 14-11, Page 14-12).
EVENT
APPROXIMATE
PEDAL TRAVEL
Park brake release
0° to 4°
Carburetor throttle actuation
8° to 12°
