So I was cleaning out therear trunk of the 914 and i found this red lever assembly and didnt have any idea what i twas.

now looking thru my tear down book, I see that it is called a Throttle control actuator, and I need to find out how to re attach it, but more importantly, What the heck it even does!!!

I would appreciate any tips and help.

For a six, adjust revs during warmups.
Or heater on off lever for both /4 and /6...

Does it look like this?



If so, that's the heater control lever. Throttle control usually has a black knob and as already mentioned, only on a -6 unless a PO added it.

Yes it does!!!
That's good to know then, one less thing to worry about then hahha.
I'm kinda releived that it isn't a throttle control lever. I guess the Haynes manual refers to the 914-6. I'd have to find where I put it to make sure, but that is quite a relief

The lever controls the wire for the warm air/heat valves on the warm air elbows that are located on the heat exchangers. Consult your Haynes for pictures.