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15.1 Checking throttle cable play
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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
A
.
Throttle cable play 2 … 3 mm (0.08 …
0.12 in)
» If the throttle cable play does not meet specifications:
– Adjust throttle cable play. ( p. 99)
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhal-
ing them may result in unconsciousness and death.
– Always make sure there is sufficient ventilation
when running the engine.
– Use effective exhaust extraction when starting or
running the engine in an enclosed space.
– Start the engine and let it run at idle speed. Move the handle-
bar to and fro over the entire steering range.
The idle speed must not change.
» If the idle speed changes:
– Adjust throttle cable play. ( p. 99)
15.2 Adjusting throttle cable play
Info
If the correct routing of the throttle cable has already been secured, the fuel tank does not need to be
removed.
Preparatory work
– Remove the seat. ( p. 57)
– Turn tap handle of the fuel tap to the OFF position.
– Remove the fuel tank. ( p. 63)
– Check throttle cable routing. ( p. 71)
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Main work
– Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
–
Push back sleeve
1
.
– Ensure that the throttle cable sleeve is pushed all the way into
barrel adjuster
2
.
–
Loosen nut
3
.
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