How much play should throttle have?
Most motorcycle manufacturers recommend about 2 to 3 millimeters of throttle free play, but over time the cables will stretch and settle into their housings and you’ll end up with more slack.
How to adjust throttle control on a car?
Pull until the cable is taut, then tighten the clamp screw. NOTE: The engine control lever should be against the high idle RPM stop bracket. 6. Move the application throttle control to the slow position, then to fast. Check the engine control to assure it stops against the high idle RPM stop bracket.
What should I do after replacing my throttle body?
After replacing the throttle body to your engine, if the engine light was on and has a pending code, the code will go away. If the code was a hard permanent code, then the ECM (computer) would need a hard reset. Remove the negative battery cable (-) and keep it off for about 13 minutes, then hook up the battery cable and make sure it is tight.
How to reset throttle body calibration [ step by step guide ]?
Make sure that the accelerator pedal is fully released. Turn ignition switch “ON” and wait at least 2 seconds. Turn ignition switch “OFF” wait at least 10 seconds. Turn ignition switch “ON” and wait at least 2 seconds. Turn ignition switch “OFF” wait at least 10 seconds.
Where do I find the settings for throttlestop?
After first opening ThrottleStop, you will be greeted by the main window of the program interface. It’s important to remember that all settings you see in ThrottleStop will be initially set to the default settings that your manufacturer has set for your CPU.
How to check and adjust the throttle?
- Check Your Initial Throttle Cable Slack. Measure the initial free play of your throttle.
- Find Your Adjusters. Find your adjuster on your throttle cable or look by your carb or throttle body.
- Make Small Changes At The Barrel Adjuster. Smaller changes can be made at the barrel adjuster on your throttle cable.
- Check If Your Cable Is Kinked Or Pinched.
How do you adjust throttle cable?
Step 1 Open the hood and locate the throttle body. Locate the throttle cable. Place the open ended wrench over the throttle body adjustment nut, and turn the nut either clockwise or counterclockwise until there is about 1/4 inch play in the tension of the throttle cable.
Why is no throttle adjustments on engines?
The reason your equipment has no adjustable throttle is because that is how the equipment manufacturer asked the engine manufacturer to make the engines for them. A big part of the engine features are the equipment manufacturer’s doing.
How do you adjust the throttle plate?
To adjust the throttle body, you’ll need to remove the AFM and hose so you can see the throttle plate. Loosen the idle stop screw lock nut. Unscrew the idle stop screw until it’s flush with the casting of the throttle body so it doesn’t effect the throttle position. Loosen the 8mm throttle plate lock screw on the throttle plate shaft.