TM 5-5420-226-20-2
ACCELERATOR PEDAL RETURN SPRING ADJUSTMENT (Sheet 1 of 2)
TOOLS:
7/16 in. combination box and open end wrench
Spring scale
REFERENCE: TM 5-5420-226-10
PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES:
Remove operator's floor access plate (page 17-10)
Place shift lever in P (park) position (TM 5-5420-226-10)
Disconnect accelerator linkage at powerplant (page 7-340,
steps 10 and 11)
ADJUSTMENT:
1.
Using spring scale (A), as shown from behind, check pressure required to depress accelerator
pedal (B).
2.
Scale should read between 7 and 8 pounds.
3.
If scale reads more than 8 pounds, perform steps 5 thru 7.
4.
If scale reads less than 7 pounds, perform steps 9 thru 11.
Go on to Sheet 2
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