MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 54
11.37Checking the play in the throttle cable
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– Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
– Push back bellows .
– Pull back the throttle cable casing until you sense a resistance.
– Now check throttle cable play .
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. 54)
– Push on bellows . Check the throttle grip for smooth operation.
11.38Adjusting the play in the throttle cable x
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– Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
– Push back bellows .
– Loosen nut . Turn adjusting screw in as far as possible.
– Turn the adjusting screw so that there is play at the outer casing of the throttle
cable.
Guideline
Play in throttle cable 3… 5 mm (0.12… 0.2 in)
– Tighten the nut.
– Push on bellows . Check the throttle grip for smooth operation.
11.39Checking the chain for dirt
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– Check the chain for heavy soiling.
» If the chain is very dirty:
– Clean the chain. ( p. 54)
11.40Cleaning the chain
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the tires reduces their grip.
– Remove oil and grease with a suitable cleaning material.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
– Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
– Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
Info
The service life of the chain depends largely on its maintenance.
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