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Interlock Cable

NOTE: Numbers in text refer to numbers in figures.

Move selector lever (1) to "P" position (front stop of shifting gate.) See Fig 1 .

Loosen screw (4). It must be possible to move cable (2) slightly in holder (3).

Move ignition key to "zero" position and remove.

Press interlock locking pawl (5) downward as far as it will go. Tighten screw (4).

Fig 1: Adjusting Interlock Cable
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To check interlock adjustment:

Fig 2: Checking Interlock Cable Adjustment
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