2420D hand throttle friction

bill_396 · Jan 20, 2003

My hand throttle does not stay in place, is there a friction adjustment. I've looked through the "similar" manuals but can't find anything. thanks

HoyeTractor · Jan 20, 2003

There should be a nut down where the hand throttle lever pivots that will tighten it up. You might need to remove part of the lower dash to see it.

Hope this helps,

reb · Jan 20, 2003

I don't know if yours is built like my 1500D, but mine had a large rubber washer that provided the friction. It broke so I replaced it with a couple of pieces of plastic (from a coffee can lid) separated by several chunks of foam. I intended it as a temporary fix, but it has worked fine for several months.

reb

Inspector507 · Jan 20, 2003

The friction disc on my YM1700 broke too. I tried to use a neoprene washer from the hardware but it wan't the same. I got an original replacement for a few bucks.....but I can't tell ya which dealer, that might be a plug for his business.

normde2001 · Jan 20, 2003

I have had good luck cutting things like that out of plastic "Bondo" body filler applicators, from any parts store. They are tough and flexible, and can be easily drilled.