Service manual

MCM 3.0L (181 CID) - ALPHA DRIVE
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 26
90-861329--1 MARCH 1999 Page 2A-15
5. Connect throttle cable using hardware retained and adjust as follows:
a. Place remote control handle(s) in NEUTRAL, idle position.
IMPORTANT: Be sure that cable is routed in such a way as to avoid sharp bends and/
or contact with moving parts. DO NOT fasten any items to throttle cable. Outer cable
must be free to move when cable is actuated.
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b
a
a-Anchor Bolt
b. Install cable end guide on throttle lever, then push cable barrel lightly toward throttle
lever end. (This will place a slight preload on cable to avoid slack in cable when
moving remote control lever.) Adjust barrel on throttle cable to align with anchor stud.
c. Secure throttle cable with hardware (retained) as shown. Tighten cable end guide
locknut until it contacts and then loosen one full turn. Tighten throttle cable anchor
screw securely. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN, as cable must pivot freely.
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a
b
c
d
e
a-Cable End Guide
b-Throttle Cable Anchor Screw
c-Cable Barrel
d-Cable End Guide Locknut
e-Throttle Lever
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