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Accelerator Cable Check And Adjustment

  1. Turn off air conditioning and all lights. Inspect and adjust at no load.
  2. Start engine and allow to idle unit it reaches normal operating temperature.
  3. Confirm the idle speed is at standard value.
    1. Standard value: 850+/-50 r/min 
  4. Stop the engine [ignition switch in the "LOCK" (OFF) position].
  5. Confirm there are no sharp bends in the accelerator cable.
  6. Check the inner cable for correct slack.
    1. Standard value: 1 - 2 mm (0.04 - 0.08 inch) 
  7. If there is too much slack or no slack, adjust the cable as follows:
    1. Loosen the adjusting bolts to release the cable.
    2. Move the plate until the inner cable play is at the standard value, and then tighten the adjusting bolts to specified torque.
    Fig 1: Loosening Adjusting Bolts
    G02485794Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
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