Throttle Cable

Throttle pulley should move freely without sticking. Cable should be taut in idling position, without altering pulley position. Pulley should rest against idle stop. See Fig 1 . Adjust cable as necessary. Press accelerator pedal to floor and ensure pulley reaches full-load stop.

Fig 1: Adjusting Throttle Cable (Typical)

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