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Adjustments

Adjust Accelerator Cable

NOTE: Workman GTX vehicles use the engine gov-

ernor to control engine speed. Refer to the Kohler Ser-

vice Manual for additional governor information.

Depressing the accelerator pedal rotates the engine

mounted throttle lever which tensions the engine gover-

nor spring to increase engine speed. Releasing the ac-

celerator pedal decreases governor spring tension

which reduces engine speed.

NOTE: Two (2) people are needed to complete this pro-

cedure. Also, a tachometer is necessary to measure en-

gine speed.

1. Park machine on a level surface, stop engine, en-

gage parking brake.

2. Raise cargo bed and prop with rod to gain access to

the engine.

3. Make sure that shift lever on steering column is in the

neutral position to prevent the vehicle from moving.

NOTE: If phototac is to be used to measure engine

speed, DO NOT use secondary clutch on transaxle for

speed measurement.

4. Start engine and fully depress accelerator pedal.

Have a second person measure engine speed with a ta-

chometer. With pedal fully depressed, engine speed

should be from 3650 to 3750 RPM. If necessary, adjust

jam nuts on accelerator cable so that engine speed is

correct when the accelerator pedal is fully depressed.

5. After accelerator cable adjustment is correct, lower

and secure cargo bed.

Figure 2

1. Accelerator cable

2. Throttle lever

3. Cable jam nut

Figure 3

1. Accelerator cable

2. Return spring

3. Throttle lever

4. Engine governor spring

5. Engine governor lever

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