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Throttle Valve Cable (Kickdown Cable) <--> [Throttle Valve Cable/Linkage, A/T]|Testing and Inspection|Page 4310 > < Shift Linkage, A/T|Adjustments
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Throttle Valve Cable (Kickdown Cable): Testing and Inspection

Throttle/Kickdown Cable, Inspection/Adjustment 

Basic Throttle Adjustment

Basic adjustment of throttle 
Disconnect air inlet hose from throttle housing.

Remove throttle pulley link rod.

Undo adjuster locknut.

Screw out adjuster until throttle is fully closed. If throttle does not close, remove throttle switch.

Screw in adjuster until it is just in contact with throttle lever. Screw in a further turn.

Lock adjuster with locknut. Ensure that adjuster does not move during this procedure.

Setting Throttle Switch

Check throttle switch setting 
Open throttle slightly and listen to switch. Switch should emit a click ~indicating opening of idling contacts) as soon as throttle opens.

Adjust as follows:
-  undo mounting screws
-  turn switch slightly clockwise
-  turn switch anticlockwise until click is heard
-  tighten screws
-  check setting

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