APRILIA 1115-2, Workshop Manual

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SERVICE AND SETTING UP
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2.11.1 CHECKING THE OPERATION OF THE
ACCELERATOR CONTROL
Transmission cables and controls:
for the maintenance intervals, see 2.1.1 (REGULAR
SERVICE INTERVALS CHART).
For the check, proceed as follows:
a
WARNING
The use of the vehicle with damaged, excessively
bent or twisted accelerator cable may hinder the reg-
ular operation of the accelerator and make you lose
control of the vehicle while riding.
Make sure that the rotation of the handlebar does not
modify the engine idle speed and that the throttle grip re-
turns smoothly and automatically to its original position
after being released.
If necessary, proceed as follows:
NOTE
For the lubrication of the components use the
specific lubricant available on the market.
◆
Check the correct position and the lubrication of the fol-
lowing components:
– sheath;
– throttle grip adjuster (1);
– throttle body adjuster (2);
– throttle body pin (3);
– cable couplings (ends);
– accelerator control.
◆
Check the idle speed, 2.11.2 (IDLING ADJUSTMENT).
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Check the accelerator control adjustment, 2.11.3 (AD-
JUSTING THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL).
2.11.2 IDLING ADJUSTMENT
(*) = up to frame # ZD4MEE009YS000292
(**) = as of frame # ZD4MEE009YS000293
Engine idling rpm:
for the maintenance intervals, see 2.1.1 (REGULAR
SERVICE INTERVALS CHART).
To carry out this operation, proceed as follows:
◆
Ride for a few miles until reaching the normal running
temperature.
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Position the gear lever in neutral (green warning light
“
/
” on).
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Check the engine idling rpm on the revolution counter.
The engine idling speed must be about 1250
±
100
rpm.
If necessary, proceed as follows:
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Position the vehicle on the stand.
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(*) Introduce a small cut-headed screwdriver in the ap-
propriate hole provided on the right side cover and turn
the adjusting knob (4).
– When the screw is turned clockwise, the rpm increas-
es.
– When the screw is turned anticlockwise, the rpm de-
creases.
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(**)
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Turn the adjusting knob (5) provided on the
right side of the vehicle.
– When the knob is turned clockwise, the rpm increases;
– When the knob is turned anticlockwise, the rpm de-
creases.
◆
Twist the throttle grip, accelerating and decelerating a
few times to make sure that it functions correctly and to
check if the idling speed is constant.
For further information, see section 4 (FUEL SUPPLY
SYSTEM).
Release 00/2002-10
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