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ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE CABLE FREE PLAY
CHK
ADJ
NOTE:
NOTE:
a
b
NOTE:
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ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE CABLE FREE
PLAY
Prior to adjusting the throttle cable free play, the
engine idling speed and throttle bodies synchro-
nization should be adjusted properly.
1. Check:
S throttle cable free play
a
Out of specification ! Adjust.
Throttle cable free play
(at the flange of the throttle grip)
3 X 5 mm (0.12 X 0.20 in)
2. Remove:
S seat
Refer to “SEAT”.
S front cowling inner panel (left and right)
Refer to “COWLINGS”.
S fuel tank
Refer to “FUEL TANK”.
S air filter case
Refer to “AIR FILTER CASE”.
S battery
Refer to “CHECKING AND CHARGING THE
BATTERY” in chapter 3.
3. Adjust:
S throttle cable free play
When the throttle is opened, the accelerator
cable
1
is pulled.
Throttle body
a. Loosen the locknut
2
on the decelerator
cable.
b. Turn the adjusting nut
3
in direction
a
or
b
to take up any slack on the decelerator cable.
Direction
Throttle cable free play is
increased.
Direction
Throttle cable free play is
decreased.
c. Tighten the locknuts.
If the specified throttle cable free play cannot be
obtained on the carburetor side of the cable, use
the adjusting nut on the handlebar side.
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