GAS GAS MC 85 2023, Owner'S Manual

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15 TUNING THE ENGINE
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15.1 Checking the play in the throttle cable
400192-11
–
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:
–
Adjust the play in the throttle cable. ( p. 92)
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:
–
Adjust the play in the throttle cable. ( p. 92)
15.2 Adjusting the play in the throttle cable
Preparatory work
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Remove the seat. ( p. 52)
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Turn tap handle of the fuel tap to the OFF position.
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Remove the fuel tank. ( p. 56)
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Check the throttle cable routing. ( p. 63)
S04292-10
Main work
–
Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
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Push back sleeve
1
.
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Ensure that the throttle cable sleeve is pushed all the way into bar-
rel adjuster
2
.
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Loosen nut
3
.
400192-11
–
Turn barrel adjuster
2
so that there is play
A
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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Tighten nut
3
.
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Slide on sleeve
1
.