# Adjusting accelerator cable

1. Pedal fully relaxed, throttle body fully relaxed, engine off.
2. Adjust cable to remove slack without putting tension. Slight sideways movement of cable should be possible.
3. Check cable , with accelerator pedal in full throttle position, there should be 0.5mm of further movement available in the throttle plate.
4. After checking this , loosen adjusting screw 1.5 turns, giving an extra 0.5mm of play.

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