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When deceleration starts, the high vacuum present at throttle opener port passes through delay valve and holds throttle plate opener so additional air passes through carburetor primary throat. The delay valve ensures a gradual return to idle as it vents vacuum slowly to atmosphere.

Fig 1: Federal Le Car Fast Idle System
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