Cruise Control: Adjustments

LOCK-IN SCREW ADJUSTMENT
Lock-in accuracy can be affected by poor engine performance, overloading of vehicle, or improper slack in throttle control cable.
1. If the above note has been taken into consideration and vehicle speed still varies or drops more than 2 - 3 mph when speed control is activated, proceed as follows:
a. Turn lock-in adjusting screw counterclockwise approximately 1/4 turn for every 1 mph out of adjustment.
2. If vehicle speed increases more than 2 - 3 mph when speed control is activated, proceed as follows:
a. Turn lock-in adjusting screw clockwise approximately 1/4 turn for every 1 mph out of adjustment.
The above adjustments should not exceed two turns in either direction, or damage to unit may occur.

Fig. 10 Throttle control cable:

THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT

1. Start engine and allow to reach normal operating temperature.
2. Remove snap ring, then check clearance between throttle stud and cable clevis.
3. If adjustment is required, proceed as follows:
a. Loosen cable clamp attaching nut.
b. Pull all slack out of cable, using head of throttle stud as a gauge. Do not pull cable so tight that it moves throttle away from curb idle position.
c. Torque cable clamp attaching nut to 45 inch lbs. and move cable clevis back on round portion of stud.
4. Install snap ring and check for proper operation.