KTM 65 sx 2011 User Manual

TUNING THE ENGINE 65
14.1Checking 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 gas 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. 65)
– Slide on sleeve . Check the throttle grip for smooth operation.
14.2Adjusting 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 gas throttle cable 3… 5 mm (0.12… 0.2 in)
– Tighten the nut.
– Slide on sleeve . Check the throttle grip for smooth operation.
14.3Carburetor - idle
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The idle setting of the carburetor has a big influence on the starting behavior, stable
idling and the response to throttle opening. That means that an engine with a correctly
set idle speed is easier to start than if the idle is set wrongly.
Info
The carburetor and its components are subject to increased wear caused by
engine vibration. Wear can result in malfunctioning.
The idle speed is adjusted with adjusting screw .
The idle mixture is adjusted with idle adjusting screw .
14.4Carburetor - adjusting the idle speed x
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– Screw in idle air adjusting screw  all the way and turn it to the specified basic
position.
Guideline
Idle air adjusting screw
Open 3.5 turns
– Run the engine until warm.
Guideline
Warm-up time ≥ 5 min
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are poisonous and inhaling them may
result in unconsciousness and/or death.
– When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventila-
tion, and do not start or run the engine in an enclosed space without an
effective exhaust extraction system.
– Adjust the idle speed with the adjusting screw .
Guideline
Choke function deactivated – The choke lever is pushed up all the way.
( p. 11)
Idle speed 1,400… 1,500 rpm

KTM 65 sx 2011 Specifications

General

Brand	KTM
Model	65 sx 2011
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English