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Ford — Drive Controller Lo Threshold (Deadband) and Hi Threshold (Max. Output) Adjustment

Adjustments

From a Ford service manual covering: MP 110, MP 95, MPH 80. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Before you start

  • If turned too high, full flow will occur at a lesser control angle and some controllability will be lost.

Procedure

  1. Turn appropriate Lo Threshold (Deadband) potentiometer fully counterclockwise.
  2. Push control lever forward until a proximity switch inside the control lever clicks.
  3. Turn the Lo Threshold (Deadband) potentiometer clockwise to permit initial flow (first movement).
  4. Push control lever fully forward.
  5. Turn the Hi Threshold (Max. Output) potentiometer to just permit maximum flow.

Specs & values

  • If turned too high, full flow will occur at a lesser control angle and some controllability will be lost.

Source: Ford service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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