Switch Adjustment

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Loosen lock nut. Press accelerator pedal down. Turn switch until threaded case touches stop. Turn switch counterclockwise 1/2 turn. Tighten lock nut.

Fig 1: Inspecting Kickdown Switch

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KICKDOWN SWITCH VOLTAGE

Throttle Depressed	Terminal Voltage
7/8-To-Full Throttle	About 12
Idle-To-7/8 Throttle	Below 1.5