L3400 question

blkdak · Aug 21, 2005

The throttle lever goes extremely hard on my L3400. Are any other L3400 owners experiencing this problem? Does anybody know of a fix?

ccsial · Aug 21, 2005

My L3400 is the same way, but then, so is My Ford 1910.

I think you can adjust the friction nut but I have not tried it. Take a look under there. I assume they make it hard so you don't bump it or it does not vibrate to a different setting.

I guess I'm so used to the Ford throttle lever that I never even though about the L3400. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

ArkCivEngr · Aug 21, 2005

It's always hard to quantify what "extremely hard" is from one person to another, but mine has seemed a bit stiff, too. And since I'm too lazy to try and adjust it /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif, I just live with it. I only have to use it two or three times per seat session anyway.

TonyV · Aug 21, 2005

I agree..I wouldn't call it extremely hard, but it is quite stiff. I figure also that its this way so that it doesn't vibrate out of position or get bumped easily. Only time I ever use it is when running the PTO, otherwise I use the foot throttle. Its got me thinking though...there must be a tension adjustment of some sort on it, I'll have to check it out.

...Tony

cisco · Aug 21, 2005

Yeah, it's a bit stiff, but if looser I expect it might not "hold" with the diesel vibration, rough terrain, etc.

wushaw · Aug 21, 2005

The friction control is straight below the throttle lever and two 12mm wrenches will fix it right up to your taste. I adjusted mine several weeks ago, I was always bumping it too much or not enough.