Cable Adjustment
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Ensure that the throttle cable is properly routed and retained to the unit.
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On the pedal side, tighten jam nuts 1.
TORQUEThrottle Cable Jam Nut (pedal side): 43 in-lbs (5 N·m)
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On the engine side, tighten jam nuts 2.
TORQUEThrottle Cable Jam Nut (engine side): 10 ft-lbs (13 N·m)
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Slide back the protective cover to expose the jam nut 3 and adjuster screw4.
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Loosen the jam nut and turn the adjuster screw until the throttle lever on the engine moves.
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Loosen the adjuster back so there is no tension in the cable.
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Once properly adjusted, tighten the jam nut against the adjuster and re-install the protective sleeve.
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Start the engine and allow if to warm up thoroughly. Measure the distance the throttle pedal moves before the engine begins to pick up speed. Freeplay should be 1/16–1/8 in (1.6–3.2 mm).