Speed Control Cable: Installation

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Insert the speed control cable slug into the speed control actuator pulley slot.
1. Gently push the retaining spring.
2. Insert the speed control cable slug completely into the speed control actuator pulley slot.

Fig 1: Speed Control Cable At Speed Control Actuator Pulley

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CAUTION: It is necessary to squarely seat the speed control cable cap and seal around the speed control actuator pulley.

CAUTION: Incorrect wrapping of the speed control cable around the speed control actuator pulley may result in high idle conditions.

NOTE: Make sure the rubber seal is fully seated onto the speed control cable cap.

Align the speed control cable cap tabs with the slots in the speed control actuator housing.

Fig 2: Speed Control Cable Cap Tabs

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Rotate the speed control cable cap until the locking tab engages.

Fig 3: Speed Control Cable Cap Locking Tab

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Connect the speed control cable to the throttle lever and accelerator cable bracket.
Install the accelerator cable snow shield.