Throttle Valve Cable/Linkage: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

Fig. 13:

1. Unsnap the throttle pressure cable end at the throttle control lever at transaxle (Fig. 13).

Fig. 14:

2. Squeeze the retaining tabs inward at the mounting bracket (Fig. 14). Remove the cable from the bracket.

Fig. 15:

3. Unsnap the cable end from the throttle linkage cam. Squeeze the tabs inward at the bracket (Fig. 15). Remove the cable from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. To install cable, reverse removal procedure. Refer to cable adjustment procedure for proper cable adjustment.

THROTTLE PRESSURE CABLE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
The throttle pressure cable adjustment is very important to proper transaxle operation. This adjustment positions a valve that controls shift speed, shift quality, and part throttle downshift sensitivity. If the setting is too long, early shifts and slippage between shifts may occur. If the setting is too short, shifts may be delayed and part throttle downshifts may be very sensitive.
1. Perform transaxle throttle pressure cable adjustment while engine is at normal operating temperature.

Fig. 14:

2. Release cross-lock on the cable assembly (pull cross-lock upward) See (Fig. 14).
3. To insure proper adjustment, the cable must be free to slide all the way toward the engine, against its stop, after the cross-lock is released.
4. Move transaxle throttle control lever fully clockwise, against its internal stop, and press cross-lock downward into locked position.
The adjustment is complete and transaxle throttle cable backlash was automatically removed.
Test cable freedom of operation by moving the transaxle throttle lever forward (counterclockwise). Then slowly release it to confirm it will return fully rearward (clockwise).
No lubrication is required for any component of the throttle cable system.