DJ Todd B Posted December 14, 2018 Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 During the colder weather I am finding that my Throttle Lever friction has decreased to the point that when I "touch down", it creeps up a bit just when I really want it to stay at idol. I haven't messed with exploring how the friction is adjusted but figured someone out there like Roger might know how to easily adjust it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Cesnalis Posted December 14, 2018 Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 It needs a beveled washer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted December 14, 2018 Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 This is quite normal for cold weather. I had two in the last few weeks. Took me 10 minutes to tighten. It doesn't need a washer. I have adjusted tons of them over the decade. It's quick and easy. Take the 4 screws out of the throttle/choke plate. The plate will lift up. Down inside you'll see a 13mm nut on the right of the throttle and a bolt head on the left side of the choke lever. Take a smaller flat tip screwdriver and place it down between the bot head and the plastic block to keep it from turning. Take a 13mm open end wrench and give the 13mm nut a slight tightening turn. It only needs to be a fraction of an inch. Then check the throttle friction. If your happy with the friction you're done. If not tweak it a tad more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Cesnalis Posted December 14, 2018 Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 56 minutes ago, Roger Lee said: It doesn't need a washer. Mine had to be adjusted from time to time until I added the washer and it has now held that adjustment for over 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted December 14, 2018 Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 Wear and especially cold weather causes plastic to shrink just enough to be affected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Todd B Posted December 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 If Possible... Does anyone have any photos of this assembly? It would be nice to see it in advance before I tear into it myself? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted December 14, 2018 Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 You can't hurt anything. When you look in there it will be obvious. One bolt and nut. You can't get a wrench on the nut and that's why you use a flat tip screwdriver to hold it from turning while you tighten the only 13mm nut on the other end. After you do the first one you'll be able to do others with your eyes closed and singing, I've been working on the railroad. LOL Better brush up on the lyrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted December 14, 2018 Report Share Posted December 14, 2018 The adjustment is simple, but play with the lever after you make changes but before you button it up. It's very easy to overdo it and make it tight enough that it gets "sticky", making subtle throttle changes hard, such as when landing. Also, throw the tools to make this change in the airplane, you might find after changing it you don't like it and want to tweak it in the field. I like mine to just be tight enough to avoid the rpm creeping forward, but not tight enough to give noticeable resistance to throttle changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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