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Idle Speed

  1. Place transmission in Neutral. Set parking brake, and block drive wheels. Warm engine to normal operating temperature. Check idle speed. If not within specifications, adjust by turning idle speed adjusting screw. See Fig 1 .
  2. If idle speed can not be adjusted to specification, this can be due to faulty return of throttle valve. Determine cause, and repair. Adjust idle to specification.
Fig 1: Idle Speed Adjusting Screw Location
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IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS

Application Idle RPM
Headlight "OFF" 800-850
Headlight "ON" 800-950