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MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Throttle System
Throttle Cable Adjustment (RANGER TM)
If the proper freeplay cannot be obtained with the throttle block
adjuster, adjust the cable at the carburetor u sing the following
procedure.
1. Remove t h e seat and loosen the
clamp screw (1) and the t hrottle
cable adjustment screw (2).
2. Adjust the cable as needed.
3. Tig h t en bot h screws and
reinstall the seat.
4. Check for proper th rottle
operation and correct freeplay
in all steering wheel positions.
Carburetor/Engine Idle R PM Adjustment
The idle speed adjustment should be performed as outlined in the
Periodic Maintenance Chart, or whenever the idle speed is changed.
Recommended engine idle RPM for the RANGER 4X4 and 6X6 is
1200 +/- 2 00. Recommended engine idle RPM for the RANGER TM i s
1000 +/- 100.
If the engine idle speed is n ot satisfactory,
and all other conditio ns are favorable, the
carburetor can be adjusted with the
following procedure.
1. Engage the parking brake and place
the gear shift lever in the neutral
position.
2. Warm up the engine by running the
vehicle approximately five m inutes.
3. Remove t h e the seat and locate the
idle adjust screw (1).
4. Place the transmission in gear (with
park brake engaged).
5. Turn the carburetor idle adjust screw
in or ou t unti l the desired i dle RPM is
reached. Turn the screw in (clockwise)
to raise RPM. Turn the screw o ut
(counterclockwise) to lower RPM.
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4X4
6X6
TM
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