Transmission Throttle Control: Pickup

1. Ensure engine idle is adjusted correctly. Ensure throttle lever and throttle cable bracket are not bent. Pull lightly on inner throttle cable.
2. While in closed throttle position, measure gap between inner cable stopper and outer cable housing. Adjust cable as necessary to obtain a gap of .031-.059" (.79-1.50 mm). See Fig 1 (STEP 1).
   Fig 1: Adjusting Throttle Cable (Pickup)

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3. While holding throttle in wide open position, pull on inner throttle cable. Adjust bell crank as necessary to obtain a gap of 1.46-1.50" (37.08-38.10 mm) between inner cable stopper and outer cable. See Fig 1 (STEP 2).
4. With throttle fully closed, recheck gap between inner cable stopper and outer cable housing. Gap should be .031-.059" (.79-1.50 mm). See Fig 1 (STEP 3). While holding throttle in wide open position, pull on inner throttle cable. Check for a gap of 1.30-1.38" (33.02-35.05 mm). Montero Ensure throttle lever and throttle cable bracket are not bent. Ensure distance between inner cable stopper end and dust cover is 0-.04" (0-1.0 mm). See Fig 2.

Fig 2: Adjusting Throttle Cable (Montero)

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