MAINTENANCE
2.13
THROTTLE OPERATION
Check for smooth throttle opening and closing in all han-
dlebar positions. Throttle lever operation should be
smooth and lever must return freely without binding.
1. Place the gear selector in neutral.
2. Set parking brake.
3. Start the engine and let it idle.
4. T urnhandlebarsfrom full right to fullleft. If idlespeed
increases at any point in the turning range, inspect
throttle cable routing and condition.
5. Replace the throttle cable if worn, kinked, or damaged.
To remove the ETC cover:
1. Useamediumflatbladescrewdriverandinsertblade
into the pocket of the cover starting on the #1
position.
2. T wist screwdriver slightly while lifting on the cover to
release snap.
3. Repeat procedure at the other five locations as
shown. NOTE: Donotattempt toremovecoveruntil
all latch points are released.
CHOKE (ENRICHER) ADJUSTMENT
With the choke control pushed in, the choke plunger must
be seated on the fuel passage way in the carburetor . If the
plunger is not seated on the fuel passage way inside the
carburetor(notenoughcablefreeplay),theenginewillflood
or run too rich, causing plug fouling and poor performance.
If cable slack is excessive, the choke fuel passage will not
open far enough, which may cause cold starting difficulty.
Also, the half-choke position used for intermittent applica-
tions will not function properly.
1. Locatetheboot behindthechokeknobandpullitback.
Loosenthefrictionnut1turnoruntilchokeslidesfreely.
Re-install boot.
2. Push the choke knob in to the full off position.
3. Slide boots off in-line cable adjuster and loosen
adjustment locknut.
4. T urn adjuster until the choke knob pulls out over 1/4″.
5. Push on the choke knob lightly while turning the
adjuster the opposite way.
6. T urn the adjuster until the knob contacts the boot.
7. T ighten adjuster nut.
8. Slide boots back over cable adjuster sleeve until they
touch at the middle point of the adjuster.
9. Pull back the choke knob boot and tighten the friction
nut until the choke will maintain a set position.
Re-install boot.
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Adjuster
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