2011 Kawasaki Mule 610 4x4 XC Owners Manual - Page 94

2011 Kawasaki Mule 610 4x4 XC Manual

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92 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT Throttle Pedal If the throttle pedal has excessive play due to either cable stretch or misadjustment, it will cause a delay in throttle response, especially at low engine speed. Also, the throttle may not open fully. If the throttle pedal has no play, the throttle may be hard to control, and the idle speed may be erratic. Check the throttle pedal play periodically in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart, and adjust the play if necessary. the parking brake. • Apply Put the gear shift lever in the "N" (Neutral) position. • Start the and warm it up thoroughly. • Measure engine, the distance the throttle pedal moves be• fore the engine begins to pick up speed. Free play should be 2 a 5 mm (0.1 a 0.2 in.). j Throttle Pedal Play Inspection A. Throttle Pedal B. 2 a 5 mm (0.1 a 0.2 in.) Throttle Pedal Play Adjustment the cargo bed and support it with the hook. • Lift Loosen turn the throttle cable mounting nuts • located and above the transmission case until the proper amount of throttle pedal play is obtained.

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92
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
j
Throttle Pedal
If the throttle pedal has excessive play due to ei-
ther cable stretch or misadjustment, it will cause a
delay in throttle response, especially at low engine
speed. Also, the throttle may not open fully. If the
throttle pedal has no play, the throttle may be hard
to control, and the idle speed may be erratic. Check
the throttle pedal play periodically in accordance with
the Periodic Maintenance Chart, and adjust the play
if necessary.
Throttle Pedal Play Inspection
Apply the parking brake.
Put the gear shift lever in the “N” (Neutral) position.
Start the engine, and warm it up thoroughly.
Measure the distance the throttle pedal moves be-
fore the engine begins to pick up speed. Free play
should be 2
°
5 mm (0.1
°
0.2 in.).
A. Throttle Pedal
B. 2
°
5 mm (0.1
°
0.2 in.)
Throttle Pedal Play Adjustment
Lift the cargo bed and support it with the hook.
Loosen and turn the throttle cable mounting nuts
located above the transmission case until the
proper amount of throttle pedal play is obtained.