Date:
11-15-19
Revision: 2
5.7.19-2
VASHON AIRCRAFT RANGER R7 MAINTENANCE MANUAL
GENERAL
The engine controls are located in the center of the cabin where they are easily accessible from
either seating position. There is a single black throttle control knob located in the center console
just below the instrument panel. The air-to-fuel mixture is adjusted manually with a red control
knob also in the center console but placed just below the throttle control. Pulling the mixture
control all the way back operates a cut-off valve on the carburetor that stops the supply of fuel
to the engine.
THROTTLE
Required Tools:
No special tools are required for this operation.
Parts Required:
No parts are required at this time.
Level of Maintenance:
Heavy Maintenance.
Certification Required:
Please see Table 5.4.3 in Section 1.1.
(1)
THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE TO CENTER CONSOLE ATTACHMENT
Figure 5.7.19.1 Throttle control nob.
(a)
The throttle control knob is secured to the center console with a lock washer
and a nut.
(b)
The throttle knob should have enough movement so that the carburetor
throttle lever contact the stops at both extents of its travel. It is important that
there is a cushion when throttle knob is in the fully open position (the cushion
