4 Speed Automatic Cable Adjustment

Fig. 8 Throttle control cable adjustment. Except 1984-85 Accord (models w/fuel injected engine):

W/Fuel Injected Engine

1. Start engine and run until it reaches normal operating temperature, ensure accelerator cable and idle speed are properly adjusted, then stop engine.
2. Attach 3 pound weight to accelerator pedal, then raise and release pedal to remove all freeplay from throttle cable.
3. Fully loosen locknuts on throttle control cable, Fig. 8.
4. Press throttle control lever down until it stops, then rotate locknut (A) until it lightly contacts cable bracket.
5. Hold position of locknut (A) and securely tighten locknut (B) against bracket, Fig. 8.

Fig. 6 Typical throttle control lever freeplay measurement:

6. Remove weight from pedal, then ensure cable moves freely and that throttle lever freeplay is 0.078-0.157 inch on 1986 models, or above .080 inch on except 1986 models, Fig. 6.
7. Start engine, depress accelerator pedal, and check synchronization between throttle opening and throttle control cable movement.
8. If throttle control lever does not start to move as engine RPM increases, proceed as follows:
a. If throttle control lever moves before RPM increases, loosen locknut (A) slightly and tighten locknut (B).
b. If RPM increases before throttle control lever moves, loosen locknut (B) slightly and tighten locknut (A).
c. Repeat adjustment until proper synchronization is obtained.

Fig. 9 Throttle control cable adjustment. 1984 Prelude:

Fig. 10 Throttle control cable adjustment. Except 1984 Prelude:

W/Carbureted Engine

1. Ensure accelerator pedal adjustment and carburetor throttle cable play are correct.
2. Run engine until it reaches operating temperature.
3. Ensure idle speed, automatic choke operation, and distance between throttle control lever and throttle control bracket are correct.
4. Attach a weight of approximately 3 lbs. to accelerator pedal, raise pedal, and release it.
5. Secure throttle control cable as shown in Figs. 9 and 10.
6. On 1984 models, remove hot air tube. On except 1984 models, remove air intake duct.
7. On 1984 models, lay end of cable on emission control box. On except 1984 models, lay end of cable on shock tower.
8. Rotate locknut (A) until distance between face of nut and end of cable is as shown in Figs. 9 and 10.

Fig. 7 Throttle control cable adjustment. Except 1984-85 Accord (models w/carbureted engine):

9. Adjust distance between throttle control cable end and locknut (A), Fig. 7.
10. Insert end of throttle control cable in groove of throttle control lever.
11. Insert throttle control cable in bracket and secure with locknut (B).
12. Ensure cable is not kinked or twisted, and that it moves freely when depressing accelerator pedal.

Fig. 6 Typical throttle control lever freeplay measurement:

13. Remove weight from accelerator pedal and depress pedal to ensure play at throttle control lever is within specifications, Fig. 6.
14. Start engine and check synchronization between carburetor and throttle control cable. Throttle control lever should begin to move as engine speed increases.
15. If throttle control lever moves before engine speed increases, turn cable locknut (A) counterclockwise and tighten locknut (B).
16. If throttle control lever moves after engine speed increases, turn locknut (A) clockwise and tighten locknut (B).