Throttle cable - adjust - KV6
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- 800 Workshop Manual
- Year
- 1996–1999
- Section
- Adjustments › Throttle cable - adjust - KV6
THROTTLE CABLE - ADJUST - KV6
Service repair no - 19.20.05
NOTE: Before adjusting cable, ensure that cable is correctly routed and located. Do not attempt to adjust throttle cable or engine idle speed by means of the throttle stop screw.
- Release cable adjusting nut from abutment bracket.
- Position outer cable to abutment bracket so that locating groove in adjusting nut is in contact with, but not fully engaged in open end of location fork in abutment bracket.
- Hold throttle cam in position shown, ensure throttle cam contacts throttle stop screw.
- Rotate cable adjusting nut until all slack is taken out of inner cable. Ensure throttle does not open.
- Secure throttle cable adjusting nut in abutment bracket fork.
- Operate throttle pedal and ensure that full throttle pedal movement is available.
FUEL SYSTEM - DEPRESSURISE
Service repair no - 19.50.02
WARNING: Fuel pressure of up to 2.5 bar will be present in the system, even if the engine has not been run for some time. Always depressurise the system before disconnecting any components in the fuel feed line between fuel pump and pressure regulator. The spilling of fuel is unavoidable during this operation. Ensure that all necessary precautions are taken to prevent fire and explosion.
NOTE: Fuel pressure can be relieved at fuel filter connections.
- Position cloth around relevant connector to protect against fuel spray.
- Carefully release connector.
- Secure connector once pressure has been relieved.
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