3.18
MAINTENANCE
Throttle Lever Free Play - Non CFI
Throttle lever free play must always be at a specified clearance
(A) 0.010”-0.030” (0.25-0.80 mm) between the throttle lever
(B) and the throttle block (C). This clearance is controlled by the
throttle cable (D).
If adjustment is needed follow these steps:
1. Check the idle RPM and verify it is within the specified
range.
2. Shut off engine.
3. Locate the throttle cable that is attached to the carburetors
and adjust the throttle free play by adjusting the barrel nut
(E) and lock nuts (F).
4. Once you achieve the proper free play of 0.010”-0.030”
(.25-.80mm), tighten the lock nuts.
5. Verify the oil pump index marks are within specification.
6. Check the idle RPM and verify it is within the specified
range.
NOTE: If the idle speed screw is adjusted inward
and the cable sleeve is not adjusted to take up the
throttle lever clearance, the engine may misfire or
kill upon initial throttle opening.
Throttle Lever Free-Play - CFI Models
The inline adjuster should only be used to set free play and to
remove cable slack that occurs if the cable has stretched over
time.
NOTE: Never use the in-line adjuster to adjust
engine idle speed and never adjust the cable so that
the throttle plate cam on the throttle body no longer
rests against the idle air gap screw.
Turning the in-line adjuster inwards (clockwise) will increase
throttle lever free-play.
Turning the in-line adjuster outwards (counter-clockwise) will
decrease throttle lever free-play.
= In. / mm.
Throttle Lever Free Play: 0.010"-0.030" (.25-.8mm)
CAUTION
When adjusting throttle lever free-play, always verify the
engine RPM does not rise with bars in the full low and
full up-right Rider Select positions (if applicable) and
while turning the handlebars to the full left and full right
positions.
CAUTION
After any idle speed adjustments are made, the throttle
lever clearance and the oil pump adjustment must be
checked and adjusted.
A
B
C
D
E
F
gap=.010-.030”
THROTTLE FREE PLAY
.25-.80mm
CAUTION
When adjusting throttle lever free-play, always verify the
engine RPM does not rise with bars in the full low and
full up-right Rider Select positions (if applicable) and
while turning the handlebars to the full left and full right
positions.
= In. / mm.
Throttle Lever Free Play: 0.010"-0.030" (.25-.8mm)
ADJUSTER
LOCK NUT
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