Throttle Control Cable
- Ensure throttle cable free play is correct and cable is not sticking or binding. Engine must be running at normal operating temperature. Ensure idle speed is correct.
- Turn throttle link to take up throttle cable free play. See Fig 1. Apply light thumb pressure to throttle control lever. As throttle valve is opened, throttle control lever should move just as engine speed increases above idle. If not, go to step 3).
- To adjust throttle control cable, turn engine off. Loosen lock nuts on throttle control cable at transaxle end. Adjust throttle control cable so that throttle control lever moves just as engine speed increases above idle. Tighten lock nuts.
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