Glossary “idle limiter cap” Definition:
A plastic device pressed over a carburetor’s idle-mixture screw that limits the amount of adjustment during service to help eliminate excessive air pollution that is caused if the mixture is too rich.
What is idle?
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Glossary “idle” Definition:
The engine speed with no load and the accelerator pedal fully released. An engine operating mode during which only enough power is required and produced to keep the engine running and to carry loads applied by the transmission and accessories. Idle is a very low engine speed.