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Rover 800 Workshop Manual (1996-1999)08 · Engine management system - MEMS
08 · Engine

Throttle cable - adjust - KV6

Make
Rover
Model
800 Workshop Manual
Year
1996–1999
Section
Adjustments › Throttle cable - adjust - KV6
Engine management system - MEMSThrottle 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.

Throttle cable - adjust - kv6 – Service repair no - 19.20.05
  1. Release cable adjusting nut from abutment bracket.
  2. 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.
  3. Hold throttle cam in position shown, ensure throttle cam contacts throttle stop screw.
  4. Rotate cable adjusting nut until all slack is taken out of inner cable. Ensure throttle does not open.
  5. Secure throttle cable adjusting nut in abutment bracket fork.
  6. 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.

  1. Position cloth around relevant connector to protect against fuel spray.
  2. Carefully release connector.
  3. Secure connector once pressure has been relieved.

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