Tight throttle response

[dearmosd]

I have searched for answers but not sure were exactly were my answer is.

I have a 2009 VP 5.7GI with DPS-A. While in gear the throttle controls are very stiff and to the point of having irregular speeds when towing and controlling speeds through tight turns.

In throttle mode the level feels smooth throughout the range but when drive is engaged it feels A LOT more stiff and much harder to push/pull the throttle handle through the range.

The friction screw doesn't seem the correct answer since in throttle only mode it feels more smooth. Only other option I'm reading is replace the shift cable.

Before going that route is there any other option to try. Any more adjustment points to try? Any place to lubricate to free up some friction points?

 

[Scott Danforth]

the cable is under $40

disconnect both ends, you should be able to move the cable back and forth holding it with two fingertips

 

[dearmosd]

Curious, this is my first VP and after putting it in gear does the shift cable move while throttling forward and backwards. I figured the shift cable only moves when putting into forward/neutral/reverse

Also if I'm reading my manual correct the cable secures to the remote and the diagram has three holes as an option. Why are there three holes?

Just trying to learn all I can.

 

[kenny nunez]

Just like Scott said disconnect both ends. The reason for the 3 holes are for different drives that require different strokes for full engagement. If your cable checks out and not binding then it is possible that the control is overstroking. Use a hole closer to the pivot point.

 

[dearmosd]

Thank for the lesson and info