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The hand throtle and foot pedal seem to lock up , need to manually return the foot pedal . ---- needs adjustment of some type ??? THANK YOU FLU-419 SEE
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Thank you ,RayCrawl under the vehicle, you have a return spring off the hook or broken. Get soldier B to actuate the pedal and you'll find the issue. Hand throttle linkage may be fouled w/ foot throttle.
You may want to read the SEE, HMMH and HME thread. Just recently the subject of getting the throttle linkage unstuck was covered there.
Actually, if you read that thread from start to ever-expanding-finish, you'll find more info than most can absorb in a single read.
I thought I'd take a look here and I see someone else has the same issue! Only to read that it's buried in the FLU thread. Not owning a FLU I thought I could learn some good info by reading the thread. I started at 309 and worked backwards to page 99. Not anywhere did I find a length discussion about the fuel pedal getting stuck. There were two posts about some FLU419's with bent throttles from not getting any WD-40, but that was it. I tried using the search function multiple times to no avail. After several hours of committed reading I throw my hands up.It wasn't that long ago, as I recall.
Nothing personal, but I rather you spend the time finding it than me doing it.
Although, if my back gets any worse I may not be able to do much else than stare at the computer screen, in which case I'd look it up for you.
I? I inspired you? Now that made my day! I'm glad I inspired someone this week.Subconsciously inspired by you, perhaps, the other day I took the doghouse off on my SHEE, since the throttle felt overly stiff and did hang up once or twice shortly after getting it.
After doing nothing more than spraying some lithium grease on all pivots points in the linkage, it loosened up quite a bit. I'd imagine that after a bit of use, it'll improve even more as the lube works its way into things.
In your case, it sounds like disassembly might be in order, followed by cleaning and lubrication, and maybe replacing missing and/or tired springs. You may also need to adjust the length of the rods to get the pedal where you want it to be.
I didn't think to look, but judging by your illustration, those rod ends should come apart. Try a bit more force, and maybe with pliers rather than a screwdriver, to distribute the load better.
For a good penetrant, since trying it for the first time on my stuck backhoe pin I have become a firm believer in the 50/50 Acetone and ATF mix. The oil can I keep it in has a crimped bottom, and the mix actually makes it through that.
Anyway, the Unimog is nothing more than another piece of machinery, so whatever methods work on other things will work on Unimogs, too.
Thank you.Way to go! Is that a fan on the floor to the left of your left foot, under the dash grab handle?
Nice truck.
Ask General Hood if you can have some of his old ones. I believe he gets new ones every time he takes his SEE in for detailing.Floor mats ? (hmmm...) Have to think about that one though.
Let's hope that doesn't happen again. But if it does, it's quicker to put the tranny in a high gear and stall the engine than to remove the doghouse for access.The saga continues... as I was traversing the flood waters in my neighborhood from Saturday's storm, I got the end of my block and my engine was over-revving as the fuel pedal did not return (again). I had to work the throttle knob and throw it into neutral, quickly pull the doghouse off and pull the throttle back with my right index finger.
Since you are new to this, are you aware of proper procedures for fording 2ft of water? It should be considered for emergencies, not a Sunday joy ride. If you want to play in the water, buy a boat.The saga continues... as I was traversing the flood waters in my neighborhood from Saturday's storm, I got the end of my block and my engine was over-revving as the fuel pedal did not return (again). I had to work the throttle knob and throw it into neutral, quickly pull the doghouse off and pull the throttle back with my right index finger. After having fun driving through 2' deep rain flooded streets I took her home. I pulled out the throttle knob and pulled up on the wire and bunch of rust and dirt came piling out with the cable.