12 Hand Controls Service
Throttle & Parking Brake Control Service
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THROTTLE CONTROL SERVICE
The throttle (engine speed) control is attached to the
underside of the dashboard and may be accessed by
raising the unit's hood. For greater access and improved
work area, the battery may be removed from the unit.
Throttle Knob Service
The throttle knob (A, Figure 8) snaps onto the throttle
control (C). The knob can be removed by pulling it
straight off the control lever. To install it may be neces-
sary to drive the knob on with a rubber mallet.
Throttle Assembly Replacement
1. Remove the throttle knob (A, Figure 8) by pulling it
straight off.
2. Unscrew the plastite screws (B) securing the one-
piece throttle assembly (C) to the underside of the
dashboard, and remove the one-piece throttle/cable
assembly.
3. Inspect the assembly for wear or damage and
replace as required.
4. Reassemble in reverse order of disassembly.
Figure 8. Throttle Assembly
A. Throttle Knob
B. Plastite Screws
C. Throttle Assembly
A
B
C
PARKING BRAKE CONTROL
SERVICE
Knob Removal
1. The parking brake rod is threaded. Unscrew the
parking brake knob from the parking brake rod.
(Figure 9)
Figure 9. Unscrew Parking Brake Knob
Figure 10. Remove Cotter Pin From Parking Brake
Rod & Disengage From Brake Cam
Parking Brake Rod Replacement
1. See Figure 10. Remove the cotter pin from the lower
end of the parking brake rod, and after noting the cor-
rect installation position of the rod, disengage it from
the parking brake cam. Lift the parking brake rod up
and out of the lower dash/frame area, and inspect for
wear or damage. Replace as necessary.
Reassemble in reverse order of removal.
Cotter Pin