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Pre-Inspection

INSPECTION

1. BATTERY

Measure battery voltage and specific gravity of electrolyte.

Standard voltage: 12 V, or more

Specific gravity: Above 1.260

2. CRUISE CONTROL CABLE




Check the cruise control cable installation.
If NG, install the cable securely.

3. ACCELERATOR CABLE




Check movement of the accelerator cable when the cruise control throttle is moved by hand.
If NG, check throttle cam.

4. THROTTLE CAM

Check that the throttle cam moves smoothly.
If NG, repair throttle cam.

5. CABLE FREE PLAY

Cable Free Play:




Check that the throttle cam-to-lever clearance is within specifications.

Throttle cam-to-lever clearance: 0 - 1 mm (0 - 0.04 in)
If NG, adjust the clearance with the adjust nut.

NOTE: Check that the cap is positioned in the groove.

6. VACUUM HOSE




Check vacuum hose (which connects actuator and intake manifold).
If NG, replace vacuum hose

ACTUATOR TEST / Step 1 - 8:




7. ACTUATOR