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Idle Micro Switch

  1. Warm engine to normal operating temperature. Disconnect micro switch coupler and connect ohmmeter to idle micro switch. See Fig 1 .
    Fig 1: Connecting Ohmmeter to Idle Micro Switch
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  2. Run engine at idle and make sure ohmmeter indicator is at zero. Connect tachometer to engine. Increase engine speed gradually, checking that ohmmeter indicates infinity when engine speed is 1500-2400 RPM.
  3. If engine speed is not within specified range, adjust idle micro switch lever. See Fig 2 . Bend lever down if engine speed is below range, bend up if engine speed is above range.
Fig 2: Adjusting Idle Micro Switch Lever
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