TM
5-5420-202-20-2
ACCELERATOR PEDAL RETURN SPRING ADJUSTMENT (Sheet 1 of 2)
TOOLS: 7/16 in. combination box and open end wrench
Spring scale
REFERENCE:
P R E L I M I N A R Y PROCEDURES:
Remove operators floor access plate (page 17-8)
Place shift lever in P (park) position (TM 5-5420-202-10)
Disconnect accelerator linkage at powerplant
ADJUSTMENT:
1.
Using spring scale (A) in hole (B) as shown from behind, check pressure required to depress
accelerator pedal (C).
2.
Scale should read between 7 and 8 pounds. If reading is within limits, omit steps 3 through 12
and perform step 13. If not within limits, perform step 3 or 4.
3.
If scale reads more than 8 pounds, perform steps 5 through 8.
4.
If scale reads less than 7 pounds, perform steps 9 through 12.
Go on to Sheet 2