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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 and
forth slightly to ascertain play
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in the 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. 89)
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 ventilation,
and do not start or run the engine in an enclosed space without an effec-
tive 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. 89)
17.2 Adjusting the play in the throttle cable x
Preparatory work
– Remove the seat. ( p. 49)
– Remove the fuel tank. x ( p. 56)
– Check the routing of the throttle cable. ( p. 62)
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Main work
– Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
– Push back sleeves
1
.
– Loosen nut
2
. Turn adjusting screw
3
in as far as possible.
– Loosen nut
4
. Turn adjusting screw
5
so that there is play
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in the throttle cable
at the throttle grip.
Guideline
Play in throttle cable 3… 5 mm (0.12… 0.2 in)
– Tighten nut
4
.
– Press and hold the throttle grip in the closed setting. Turn adjusting screw
3
out
until there is no play in throttle cable
6
.
– Tighten nut
2
.
– Push sleeves
1
on. Check the throttle grip for smooth operation.
Finishing work
– Install the fuel tank. x ( p. 57)
– Mount the seat. ( p. 49)
– Check the play in the throttle cable. ( p. 89)
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