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Throttle Valve Cable/Linkage: Adjustments

Fig. 7 Accelerator Cable Adjusting Nut:




Fig. 8 Kickdown Switch Adjustment:





1. Adjust accelerator cable as follows:
a. Tighten adjusting nut, Fig. 7, until throttle drum starts to move, then back off 1 1/2-2 turns and secure with locknut.
2. Adjust kickdown switch as follows:
a. Adjust clearance ``C'', Fig. 8, between stopper rubber and end of kickdown switch thread while depressing accelerator pedal fully.
b. Clearance ``C'', should be 0.012-0.039 inch.