To adjust the column shift linkage, whenever this has been required, place the shift lever in the neutral of the shift indicator and the transmission shift lever in the neutral detent. Screw the clamp spring and screw of the clamp on the equalizer lever and control rod such a way that the clamp will move just against the equalizer lever; tighten the clamp screw only with finger-hand pressure and without applying force on the rod or equalizer lever. Finally check whether the engine will turn on only in Park and Neutral lock positions, after you have over-tightened the screw. In regards to the throttle cable which fastens between the transmission throttle valve and the carburetor on some models, touch the cable for loose connections, stick / bind, and / or damaged or bent bracket. This has to be done with the engine off: depress the 're-adjust tab' and continue moving the slider back through the fitting until it cannot go any further, and then the tab should be released. Open the throttle to the full stop position and back off from it to automatically position the throttle cable. Last, check the cable for its sticking or binding and road test it as well to confirm its functionality.