4 4-17 THROTTLE 4.4 Adjustments The throttle system can be adjusted for total travel (stroke). The throttle cable can be set and locked in the full throttle position. WARNING Never work under the boom arms without the boom supports engaged. TO CHECK THE THROTTLE TRAVEL: 1 Raise the boom arms, engage the boom supports and shut off the engine. 2 Open the rear door and locate the engine lever and throttle rod linkage. 3 Stroke the throttle lever in the full forward position. The engine lever must touch the limiter bolt stops to acquire full engine speed. 4 Stroke the throttle lever rearward until it stops.
The engine lever should touch the limiter bolt to acquire the engines proper low idle speed. 5 Adjust the rod end of the engine lever and throttle linkage to get the full range of required travel for the engine lever to touch the limiter bolts.