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5000 Series

  1. Engine must be off at operating temperature and accelerator in idle position. Place selector lever in "P" position. Apply parking brake.
  2. Disconnect push and pull rods for transaxle accelerator linkage. Unhook cruise control linkage. Move lever for pull rod to stop.
  3. Turn pull rod ball socket so pull rod fits easily on ball stud. Adjust push rod so shift lever on transaxle contacts closed-throttle stop. Ensure push rod can be installed on transaxle without tension.
  4. Remove push rod on transaxle shift lever. Press accelerator pedal to stop on floor and hold in this position during adjustment. Push transaxle shift lever against kickdown stop on transaxle.
  5. Using pliers, pull accelerator cable to the end of its travel and tighten screw in clamp. Ensure transaxle shift lever is on kickdown stop.
  6. If necessary, adjust accelerator pedal cable. Attach push rod to transaxle shift lever and lock in position.
  7. To check adjustment, push throttle valve lever against idle stop. Transaxle shift lever must be in closed throttle position. Push accelerator pedal to full throttle position (with no kickdown).
  8. Throttle valve lever must be on full throttle stop and spring must NOT be compressed. Press accelerator pedal to kickdown stop. Transaxle shift lever must be on stop and spring compressed about 5/16".
  9. Release accerator pedal. Connect cruise control linkage and adjust if necessary.
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