TM 9-2320-280-20-2
3-42. ACCELERATOR LINKAGE MAINTENANCE
This task covers:
a. Removal
c. Installation
b. Inspection
d. Adjustment
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Materials/Parts
Four locknuts (Appendix G, Item 58)
Cotter pin (Appendix G, Item 16)
Nut and lockwasher assembly
(Appendix G, Item 144)
Lubricating oil, seasonal grade of OE
(Appendix C, Item 32)
Personnel Required
One mechanic
One assistant
Manual References
TM 9-2320-280-10
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Equipment Condition
Hood raised and secured (TM 9-2320-280-10).
Engine access cover removed (para. 10-15).
a. Removal
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
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Remove cotter pin (15) and washer (16) and disconnect accelerator cable clevis (18) from accelerator
pedal rod (14). Discard cotter pin (15).
Remove hitch pin (1) and washer (2) and disconnect hand throttle clevis (3) from accelerator pedal
rod (14).
Remove nut and lockwasher assembly (19) and harness clamp (21) from lower capscrew (25).
Discard nut and lockwasher assembly (19).
Remove three locknuts (22), washers (23), capscrews (25), washers (23) and accelerator rod
retainers (24) from cowl (20). Discard locknuts (22).
N O TE
Bushing halvea may detach from accelerator pedal rod during removal.
Pull accelerator pedal rod (14) forward through gasket (5) in cowl (20) and remove accelerator pedal
rod (14).
Remove accelerator rod retainers (24) and bushing halves (4) from accelerator pedal rod (14).
Remove gasket (5) from cowl (20).
Remove locknut (11), washer (12), capscrew (17), and accelerator cable clevis (18) from body
bracket (13). Discard locknut (11).
Remove nut (10), capscrew (7), and clamps (6) and (9) from A-beam (8).
Loosen two nuts (27) and disconnect accelerator cable (28) from engine bracket (31).
Disconnect throttle return spring (29) from engine bracket (31).
Remove accelerator cable clip (26) and accelerator cable (28) from injection pump throttle shaft (30).
