CHAPTER 3: MAINTENANCE OF ENGINETM 9-2350-256-203-14 ADJUST ENGINE IDLE SPEED ContinuedADJUSTMENT'1With engine running and operating temperaturenormal (refer to TM 9-2350-256-10), loosen locknut(1) on idle speed adjusting screw (2).2Turn idle speed adjusting screw (2) clockwise toincrease speed or counterclockwise to decreasespeed.3Tighten locknut (1) after 675-725 revolutions perminute (rpm) is obtained.NOTEFollow-on maintenance:Install grille doors (seeparagraph 9-57)3-15 ADJUST ENGINE SOLENOID SPEEDTHIS TASK COVERSAdjustmentINITIAL SET-UPTools:Reference:Tool kit, general mechanic's (Appendix C, item 53)TM 9-2350-256-10Personnel Required:Equipment Condition:2Grille doors removed (see paragraph 9-57)ADJUSTMENTCAUTIONDo not allow engine to exceed 1800 rpmwith power takeoff engaged.1With engine running and operating temperaturenormal (refer to TM 9-2350-256-10), loosen locknut(1) on solenoid speed control adjusting screw (2).Activate power takeoff and have assistant increaseengine speed to 1800 rpm.2If 1800 rpm cannot be obtained when solenoid speedcontrol adjusting screw (2) engages stop (3), turnadjusting screw counterclockwise to increase rpm. If adjusting screw has not engaged stop when 1800 rpm isobtained, turn adjusting screw clockwise until it engages stop.3Allow engine to return to idle speed, increase engine speed to 1800 rpm, and recheck adjustment. If adjustment isnot correct, repeat step 2.4Tighten locknut (1) after correct rpm (1800 rpm at no load) is obtained.NOTEFollow-on maintenance:Install grille doors (see paragraph 9-57)3-34
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