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Accelerator Pedal: Description and Operation

ACCELERATION CONTROL


Component Location:






The throttle is controlled by the accelerator cable which is attached to the accelerator pedal and shaft.
- The accelerator pedal and shaft must travel smoothly from idle to the wide open throttle position. Hesitation on return or prevention of return to the idle position must not occur.
- Components such as wiring, hoses, sound insulation or carpet must not contact the sliding member of the accelerator cable or the accelerator pedal and shaft.
- The throttle assembly is not adjustable.