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Injection Pump Operating Lever

  1. Measure and note the distance "A". See Fig 1 . Position the operating rod against the full load stop. Measure and note the distance "B".
    Fig 1: Operating Lever Setting for Distance "A" and "B"
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  2. Subtract distance "B" from distance "A" to get measurement "Y". To find distance "C", compare value of "Y" in table.
    INJECTION PUMP OPERATING LEVER ADJUSTMENT (1)

    Distance "Y" - "C" Distance "Y" - "C"
    1.61" - 3.07" 1.91" - 2.55"
    1.63" - 3.03" 1.93" - 2.53"
    1.65" - 3.00" 1.95" - 2.50"
    1.67" - 2.94" 1.97" - 2.47"
    1.69" - 2.90" 1.99" - 2.45"
    1.71" - 2.87" 2.01" - 2.42"
    1.73" - 2.83" 2.05" - 2.38"
    1.75" - 2.79" 2.07" - 2.35"
    1.77" - 2.76" 2.09" - 2.33"
    1.79" - 2.73" 2.11" - 2.31"
    1.81" - 2.70" 2.13" - 2.29"
    1.83" - 2.66" 2.15" - 2.27"
    1.85" - 2.64" 2.17" - 2.26"
    1.87" - 2.61" 2.19" - 2.24"
    1.89" - 2.58" 2.20" - 2.22"
    (1) With distance "Y" known, distance "C" should be as shown.
  3. Disconnect linkage and measure the distance "C". See Fig 2 . If necessary, adjust the distance.
    Fig 2: Operating Lever Setting for Distance "C"
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  4. Position injection pump linkage to idle position and check for distance "X". The correct distance is fixed at 2.68" (68 mm). See Fig 3 .
    Fig 3: Operating Lever Setting for Distance "X" The distance is fixed.
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  5. Check the WOT adjustment. If the adjustment is correct, place operating lever in the WOT position and check distance "Z". See Fig 4 . If distance "Z" is not .94-1.34" (28.5-29.5 mm), repeat steps 1) and 2). Check and correct throttle cable adjustment, if necessary.
Fig 4: Operating Lever Setting for Distance "Z"
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