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System Check

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CAUTION: Perform this check quickly to avoid overheating catalytic converter.
  1. Connect tachometer to engine. Start engine and check that is runs normally. Disconnect throttle position switch connector. See Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Throttle Position Switch Connector
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  2. Gradually increase engine speed to 2300 RPM and check that engine is fluctuating. Reconnect throttle position switch connector. Gradually increase engine speed to 2300 RPM and check that engine operation returns to normal.
  3. If no problem is found with this check, system is okay; otherwise inspect each part.
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