Selector Lever Cable Adjustment

Rotate the gearshift lever clockwise until it bottoms out (first gear), then rotate it counterclockwise two detents (D position).
Hang a 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight on the gearshift lever.
Loosen the clamps and remove the air cleaner tube.

Fig 1: Removing Air Cleaner Tube
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Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY .

Fig 2: Removing Air Cleaner Assembly
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CAUTION: Adjust the shift cable only in the D position.

Fig 3: Adjusting Shift Cable

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Adjust the shift cable.
1. Disconnect the shift cable from the manual control lever.
2. Pull the shift cable adjustment lock tab outward to the unlock position.
3. Place the manual control lever in the D position.
  - Rotate the manual control lever clockwise until travel stops. Then, move the manual control lever counterclockwise two detents to the D position.
4. Connect the shift cable to the manual control lever.
5. Push the shift cable adjustment lock tab inward to the lock position.
Remove the 1.4 kg (3 lb) weight.
Verify that the engine will start in PARK and NEUTRAL and that the reverse lamps illuminate in REVERSE. If not, repeat the adjustment procedure.
Install the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY .

Fig 4: Installing Air Cleaner Assembly
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Install the air cleaner tube and tighten the hose clamps.

Fig 5: Installing Air Cleaner Tube

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