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SPEED CONTROL - ALL CABLES
Repair and Service Manual
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings.
B
Governor Operation
Until the vehicle reaches its governed speed, the vehi-
cle will continue to accelerate in relation to the accelera-
tor pedal position. When the governed speed is
reached, the ground speed governor in the rear axle
assembly operates against the governor spring and
closes the carburetor until the correct governed speed
is achieved (Ref. Fig. 1 on Page F-1).
It is the force of the governor spring in response to
accelerator pedal and governor arm position which con-
trols the position of the carburetor throttle plate. This
spring cushions sudden changes in throttle linkage
position to provide smooth power transmission.
Driving above governed speed could cause a
loss of vehicle control and possible injury or
death.
Tampering with or adjusting the governor or
other speed control components will void the
warranty.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Erratic acceleration and performance that does
not
include a notable increase in governed speed, may indi-
cate the need for a linkage adjustment.
Symptoms that include an increase in governed speed
indicate:
•
a possible governor failure within the rear axle
•
worn components in the governor system
•
improper adjustment of linkage system
Other factors may effect the performance characteristics of
the vehicle but they should be investigated only after confirm-
ing the linkage adjustment.
SPEED CONTROL CABLES
Tool List
Qty. Required
Phillips screwdriver...................................................... 1
Needle nose pliers....................................................... 1
Slip joint pliers ............................................................. 1
Straight blade screwdriver ........................................... 1
Open end wrench, 9/16".............................................. 1
Open end wrench, 1/2"................................................ 1
Open end wrench, 3/8"................................................ 1
Drill, 1/4" ...................................................................... 1
Drill bit, 3/16" ............................................................... 1
Rivet gun ..................................................................... 1
Remove the negative (-) battery cable at the
battery to prevent the vehicle moving and the
possible personal injury that may result. Refer
to section ‘B’ of this manual for additional cau-
tions and warnings.
Be sure to follow the sequence indicated when making linkage
adjustments.
Throttle Cable Removal
To remove the throttle cable socket from the carburetor
throttle plate ball, pull down on the base of the connec-
tor to unsnap the end from the base. Remove cable end
socket from ball (Ref. Fig. 2 on Page F-2). With a pair of
pliers, pinch the bracket fitting to compress the sides
sufficient to push cable fitting through throttle cable
bracket.
Remove governor cover by drilling out rivets. (See
BODY section for rivet removal.)
To remove the throttle cable from the governor, loosen
the nuts securing the cable to the throttle cable bracket
on the rear axle. Lift cable from bracket and remove
cable end from governor arm.
Loosen the four bolts securing engine guard under
engine and remove cable.
Fig. 2 Throttle Cable Removal
Throttle
Cable
Governor
Arm
To
Carburetor
Cable End
Socket
Accelerator
Cable
