GAS GAS EX 250 2023, Owner'S Manual

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TUNING THE ENGINE 16
101
16.1 Checking the play in the throttle cable
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Check the throttle grip for smooth operation.
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Turn the throt-
tle grip back and forth slightly and determine the play in throttle
cable
A
.
Play in throttle cable 2 … 3 mm (0.08 … 0.12 in)
» If the throttle cable play does not meet the specified value:
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Adjust the play in the throttle cable. ( p. 101)
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling
them may result in unconsciousness and death.
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Always make sure there is sufficient ventilation when
running the engine.
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Use effective exhaust extraction when starting or run-
ning the engine in an enclosed space.
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Start the engine and let it run at idle speed. Move the handlebar to
and fro over the entire steering range.
The idle speed must not change.
» If the idle speed changes:
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Adjust the play in the throttle cable. ( p. 101)
16.2 Adjusting the play in the throttle cable
Info
If the correct routing of the throttle cable has already been secured, the fuel tank does not need to be removed.
Preparatory work
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Remove the seat. ( p. 54)
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Remove the fuel tank. ( p. 60)
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Check the throttle cable routing. ( p. 68)
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Main work
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
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Push back sleeve
1
.
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Loosen nut
2
.
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Turn adjusting screw
3
in as far as possible.
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Loosen nut
4
.
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Turn adjusting screw
5
in as far as possible.
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Turn adjusting screw
3
so that there is play in the throttle cable at
the throttle grip.
Guideline
Play in throttle cable 2 … 3 mm (0.08 … 0.12 in)
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Unscrew the adjusting screw
5
until the smooth operation or play
in throttle cable is worsened.
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Turn adjusting screw
5
approx. two turns further.
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Tighten nut
4
.
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Tighten nut
2
.