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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 11:57 PM
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I can't get the thumb screw that puts tension on the throttle (poor man's cruse control) to keep throttle locked on. I have it as tight as possible. Do I need to remove the spring on the screw?

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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 12:04 AM
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Did you screw it in? Remember its upside-down...[8D]

 
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 12:29 AM
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Did you take apart your throttle switch housing? If you did there is a small piece called a friction shoe which the screw pushes up to create tension on the throttle. If this piece is not in place the screw by itself will not do any good.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 08:45 AM
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That must be it. I can't find it in the service manual. Thanks for your help.
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Did you take apart your throttle switch housing? If you did there is a small piece called a friction shoe which the screw pushes up to create tension on the throttle. If this piece is not in place the screw by itself will not do any good.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 09:13 AM
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See, now it could have been simple. That doesn't sound like a fun fix.
 
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