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  1. Loosen basic throttle setting adjustment screw lock nut. See Fig 1 . Turn screw until throttle is completely closed.
  2. On 240 DL/GL, 740 GL & GLE models, tighten adjustment screw it touches throttle lever and then turn an additional 1/2 turn.
  3. On 740 Turbo, 760 GLE & 760 Turbo models, tighten adjustment screw it touches throttle lever and then turn an additional 1/4 turn.
  4. On all models, tighten locknut making sure not to change adjustment. Recheck basic throttle setting.
Fig 1: Adjusting Basic Throttle Setting (All Models)
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