TM 9-4310-397-144-64. SPEEDCONTROLLINKAGEADJUSTMENTANDREPLACEMENT.This task covers: a.Adjustmentb.Removalc.InstallationINITIALSETUPTools:EquipmentConditions:General Mechanics Tool KitOpen control panel and curbside doors.Item 1, Section III, Appendix Ba.Adjustment.WARNINGEngines have fast moving parts that can injure hands, fingers, etc. Takespecial care while in operation. Engine parts, particularly the exhaustsystem, can be very hot and cause severe burn. Do not touch until engineis shut down and cooled off. Avoid spilling fuel or oil on hot engine partswhich could result in a fire.NOTEAdjustments for both engine speed and air pressure must be preformed in sequence andalways done together.(1)Start engine per paragraph 2-4, b.(2)Check idle speed. Tachometer reading should be between 1,000 and 1,300 RPM. Adjust speed linkage tocorrect for either low or high speed.(3)Adjust speed control linkage as follows:(a)Loosen four hex nuts (Figure 4-69, 1) and (2) on control rod (5).(b)To increase speed, turn nut back to decrease threads and increase travel on rod. When speed iscorrected, tighten nuts (1) and (2).(c)To decrease speed, increase threads forward to decrease rod travel. When speed is corrected,tighten nuts (1) and (2).4-163
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