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Accelerator Cable Adjustment

  1. With throttle valve closed, check accelerator pedal play "a" which should be within the following specification.

    If measured value is out of specification, adjust accelerator cable (1) so as pedal play to be within specification with cable adjusting nut (2), then tighten lock nut (3).

    Accelerator pedal play 

    1. "a":  2 - 5 mm (0.08 - 0.20 in.)
    Fig 1: Adjusting Accelerator Pedal Play
    G01351815Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  2. With accelerator pedal depressed fully, check clearance "b" between throttle lever (2) and lever stopper (throttle body) (1) which should be within the following specification.

    If measured value is out of specification, adjust it to specification by changing height of pedal stopper bolt (3).

    Accelerator cable adjustment clearance (with accelerator pedal depressed fully) 

    1. "b":  0.5 - 2.0 mm (0.02 - 0.08 in.)
    Fig 2: Identifying Cable Adjustment Clearance "b"
    G01351816Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.