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need assistance - throttle

rango

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ok so i got my customers mule back together, installed, new short brake and clutch cables, as well as a new throttle cable (pedal back), im having a heck of a time getting this thing to idle right, and when i drive it, it will lose power, the clutch isnt slipping, rather the engine doesn't rev up even with the pedal pressed, but then ya give it a second and it will catch up

any ideas? i have calls into bill and chuck, but im still waiting to hear back from them
 

Charlie

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Check the linkage between the governor and the carb, may need to adjust it. If you get it too long, the engine will surge, if you get it too short, the engine will lag behind. Also check the timing per Bill's instructions on his web site.
 

Charlie

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Also consider using the one-tooth ofset timing method for the magneto as shown on Bill's web site, We have been using that for a few years now on the mules we build and it really makes a difference on the engine response and power.
 

rango

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thanks chuck, your help with the clutch was very helpful, he has since picked it up and is going to bring it back after i am in my new lz

i took the gov off while i still had it and check its functionality, and it seems to be in good shape, i planned on retiming it as well
 
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