PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
3-30
EAS20630
ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE CABLE FREE
PLAY
TIP
Prior to adjusting the throttle cable free play, the
engine idling speed and throttle bodies synchro-
nization should be adjusted properly.
1. Check:
●
Throttle cable free play “a”
Out of specification
→
Adjust.
2. Remove:
●
Left side panel
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
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Gusset “1”
3. Adjust:
●
Throttle cable free play
TIP
When the throttle is opened, the accelerator ca-
ble “1” is pulled.
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Throttle body side
a. Loosen the adjusting nut “2” on the decelera-
tor cable.
b. Turn the locknut “3” in direction “a” or “b” to
take up any slack on the decelerator cable.
c. Tighten the adjusting nut.
TIP
If the specified throttle cable free play cannot be
obtained on the throttle body side of the cable,
use the adjusting nut on the handlebar side.
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Handlebar side
a. Loosen the locknut “1”.
b. Turn the adjusting nut “2” in direction “a” or
“b” until the specified throttle cable free play
is obtained.
c. Tighten the locknut.
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4. Install:
●
Gusset “1”
Throttle cable free play
3.0
–
5.0 mm (0.12
–
0.20 in)
1
Direction “a”
Throttle cable free play is increased.
Direction “b”
Throttle cable free play is decreased.
Direction “a”
Throttle cable free play is increased.
Direction “b”
Throttle cable free play is decreased.
a
b
1
2
3
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