Service Manual

Reelmaster 3100−D
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Kubota Diesel Engine
Adjustments
Adjust Throttle Cable
1. Park machine on a level surface, lower cutting units,
stop engine, engage parking brake, and remove key
from the ignition switch.
2. Position throttle control lever all the way to the SLOW
position so it stops against the control panel slot (Fig. 6).
3. Loosen cap screw securing the throttle cable to the
swivel enough to loosen the cable (Fig. 7).
4. Hold speed control lever on the injection pump
against the low idle stop. Tighten cable to the swivel with
cap screw (Fig. 7).
5. Loosen screws securing throttle control lever to the
control panel (Fig. 6).
6. Push throttle control lever all the way to the FAST
position. Slide stop plate until it contacts throttle control
lever, and tighten screws securing throttle control to
control panel (Fig. 6).
Note: Attach spring scale where the throttle cable is
attached to the control lever (Fig. 8).
7. If throttle control lever does not stay in position during
operation, torque lock nut and cap screw used to tighten
the friction disc from 40 to 55 in−lb (4.5 to 6.2 N−m). The
force required to operate the throttle control lever should
be from 30 to 45 lb (133 to 200 N). Torque fasteners as
necessary (Fig. 8).
Figure 6
1. Throttle control lever
2. Screws
3. Stop plate
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3
1
Figure 7
1. Throttle cable
2. Swivel
3. Speed control lever
4. Low idle stop
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2
3
4
Figure 8
1. Control lever
2. Lock nut
3. Cap screw
4. Friction disc
5. Spring scale
6. Throttle cable
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3
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2
4
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