What Is a Push Pull Throttle

A push/pull throttle is a dual cable throttle operation where the pull cable opens the throttle plates, while the push cable, along with a throttle return spring, closes the throttle plates. The “push” cable is a misnomer as the push cable also pulls. … The second cable pulls the carb closed so it isn’t stuck wide open.

How can you tell the difference between a push and throttle cable?

The two throttle cables do each have a different use. The pull cable pulls the throttle open, hence the name. The push cable, however, doesn’t actually push anything. It acts as a safeguard, pulling the throttle closed if the spring fails.

What is a push pull cable?

A push-pull throttle cable is an upgrade to the traditional automotive single-throttle cable linkage of many years past. When releasing or throttling down, the throttle grip engages the carburetor. It improves the single-throttle cable, as only a single spring is responsible for throttling down.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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