TM-9-2350-311-20-1 Maintenance Manual for Volume 1 M109 Hull Download

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TM 9-2350-311-20-1 9-14 ENGINE THROTTLE GOVERNOR CONTROL ROD This task covers: Adjustment General mechanic’s tool kit (item 64, APPX H) Adjustment 1 Fully depress accelerator pedal to move engine throttle governor control rod lever (1) away from driver’s compartment bulkhead. 2 Remove quick-release pin (2), and disconnect engine throttle governor control rod (3) from Iever (1). 3 Push engine throttle governor control rod (3) towards rear of vehicle (accelerator still depressed) and loosen control rod nut (4). 4 5 6 A 0.25-in. - (6.4-mm-) diameter dowel pin may be used. Fit will be tight. Pin fits through lever and into bulkhead pilot hole. Note whether pin (2) removed in step 2 can be easily installed in lever (1) and control rod end (5). If it cannot, loosen nut (4) on control rod and twist rod end 1/2 turn at a time until pin can be installed. Tighten nut. Install rod (3) and pin (2). Linkage is now adjusted properly. Release accelerator pedal. 9-52 NOTE