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Throttle Cable/Linkage: Adjustments

Free Play

1. Verify that the throttle valve is fully closed.

2. Measure the free play at the accelerator pedal. Free play should be 1.5-4.5 mm (0.060-0.180 inch).

Accelerator Cable Freeplay:






3. If adjustment is necessary. turn stopper (B) while pressing lock button (A) to release the lock.

4. Push the spring (C) towards lock button (A) and adjust the cable free play.

5. After the proper free play is achieved, lock the stopper (B), then the lock button (A).

6. Adjust the wide open throttle position.

Wide Open Throttle Position

1. Adjust the accelerator pedal shaft lever free play.

2. Depress the accelerator pedal shaft lever all the way to the floor.

3. Confirm that the throttle plates in the throttle body are in the wide open position.

Accelerator Cable:






4. If adjustment is necessary, loosen the locknut and adjust the wide open throttle position at the accelerator stop block on the accelerator shaft retainer.

5. Tighten the locknut after the adjustment is completed.