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15.1 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-
wards and forwards to ascertain play A in the throttle cable.
Throttle cable play 2… 3 mm (0.08… 0.12 in)
» If the throttle cable play does not meet specifications:
–
Adjust the play in the throttle cable. x ( p. 69)
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 ventila-
tion, and do not start or run the engine in an enclosed space without an
effective exhaust extraction system.
– Start the engine and let it idle. Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steer-
ing range.
The idle speed should not change.
» If the idle speed changes:
–
Adjust the play in the throttle cable. x ( p. 69)
15.2 Adjusting the play in the throttle cable x
Preparatory work
– Remove the seat. ( p. 40)
–
Remove the fuel tank. x ( p. 44)
– Check the routing of the throttle cable. ( p. 49)
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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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– Turn adjusting screw 2 in such a way there is throttle cable play A in the throttle
grip.
Guideline
Throttle cable play 2… 3 mm (0.08… 0.12 in)
– Tighten nut 3.
– Slide on sleeve 1.
Finishing work
–
Install the fuel tank. x ( p. 45)
– Mount the seat. ( p. 40)
– Check the play in the throttle cable. ( p. 69)
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