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Idle Speed Adjustment

  1. Run engine until warm. Mount tachometer sensor (US 1324) on valve cover and connect to battery. Attach tachometer to sensor and check idle speed.
  2. If adjustment is needed, loosen lock nut on idle screw. Turn in to increase idle, out to decrease. Apply thread sealer and tighten lock nut.
IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS

Application Idle RPM
All Models 810-950
Fig 1: Idle and Maximum Speed Adjustment
G46136