Well, it has been awhile since I fussed with one of these newer models…Your complaints are valid for sure, don’t know why they went away from the threaded studs to attach the cables, but this engine series suffered from many “over engineered improvements” when compared to the 1988 models they replaced. Those crazy pins and clips are a pain. Tough enough to install those pins from the back, but trying to get the clips through them while they are rotating freely is frustrating at best. I often wonder where some of the clips have ended up that go flying off during the installation/removal process actually end up…Under the flywheel to grind up the ignition components, or perhaps get sucked through the air box…. Oh well, like most other things, you get used to them after awhile I guess, and everyone develops their own methods.
Now, back to your question, which is certainly a good one. You have the throttle cable installed in the lower hole, almost looks as if the cable end is somewhat bent that way. You may want to try the upper hole. The upper hole may end up causing too much stroke on that throttle arm though….I will find a manual for this engine and get back to you….D
PS: Just looked in the manual, you have the cable in the lower hole, which is the correct hole…. Of course, that prompts the question what is the upper hole for….I will hazard a guess that the upper hole may be for tiller model engines….
