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16.1 Checking the play in the throttle cable
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– Check the throttle grip for smooth operation.
– Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Turn the throttle grip back and
forth slightly and determine the play in throttle cable
.
Play in throttle cable 3… 5 mm (0.12… 0.2 in)
» If the throttle cable play does not meet specifications:
–
Adjust the play in the throttle cable. x ( p. 76)
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result
in unconsciousness and/or death.
– When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventila-
tion, and do not start or run the engine in an enclosed space without an
effective exhaust extraction system.
– Start the engine and let it run idle. Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire
steering range.
The idle speed must not change.
» If the idle speed changes:
–
Adjust the play in the throttle cable. x ( p. 76)
16.2 Adjusting the play in the throttle cable x
Preparatory work
– Remove the seat. ( p. 44)
–
Remove the fuel tank. x ( p. 48)
– Check the throttle cable routing. ( p. 54)
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Main work
– Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
–
Push back sleeves
.
–
Loosen nut
. Turn adjusting screw
in as far as possible.
–
Loosen nut
. Turn adjusting screw
so that there is play in the throttle cable
at the throttle grip.
Guideline
Play in throttle cable 3… 5 mm (0.12… 0.2 in)
–
Tighten nut
.
–
Press and hold the throttle grip in the closed setting. Turn adjusting screw
out
until there is no play in the throttle cable
.
–
Tighten nut
.
–
Push sleeves
on. Check the throttle grip for smooth operation.
Finishing work
– Check the play in the throttle cable. ( p. 76)
–
Install the fuel tank. x ( p. 49)
– Mount the seat. ( p. 44)
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