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17.1 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. Move the throttle grip back-
wards and forwards to ascertain the play in the throttle cable.
Throttle cable play 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. 63)
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. 63)
17.2 Adjusting the play in the throttle cable x
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Main work
– Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
–
Loosen lock nut
1
.
–
Turn adjusting screw
2
so that there is play in the throttle cable at the throttle
grip.
Guideline
Throttle cable play 3… 5 mm (0.12… 0.2 in)
–
Tighten lock nut
1
.
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–
Loosen lock nut
3
.
–
Turn adjusting screw
4
in such a way that there is play in the throttle cable
5
at
the throttle valve body.
Guideline
Throttle cable play 0… 1 mm (0… 0.04 in)
–
Tighten lock nut
3
.
Finishing work
– Check the play in the throttle cable. ( p. 63)
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