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Shift Cable

WARNING: Adjust shift cable so engine will start with transmission in Park or Neutral only. Misadjusted shift linkage could cause clutch and/or band failure in transmission.
NOTE: Most FWD vehicles are equipped with a self-adjusting shift cable.

Place gearshift lever in Neutral. Lift or press lock button on cable adjuster at transaxle mounting bracket. See Fig 1. Place transaxle shift lever in Neutral detent. Push down or release lock button.

Fig 1: Adjusting Shift Cable
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