'61HN252' by American Honda Motor Co. - Page 73 of 540
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[2005-2008] [TRX500 FA/FGA]
MAINTENANCE
FUEL LINE
Remove the seat
(page 2-4).
RUBBER SEAT
Remove the fuel tank cover
(page 2-6).
Turn over the rubber seat.
Check the fuel line for deterioration, damage or
leakage.
Replace the fuel line if necessary.
FUEL LINE
THROTTLE OPERATION
Check for any deterioration or damage to the throt-
RUBBER BOOT
ADJUSTER
tle cable. Check the throttle lever for smooth opera-
tion.
LOCK NUT
Check the throttle opens and automatically closes in
all steering positions.
If the throttle lever does not return properly, lubri-
cate the throttle cable and overhaul and lubricate
the throttle housing.
For cable lubrication: Disconnect the throttle cable
at its upper end. Thoroughly lubricate the cable and
its pivot point with a commercially available cable
lubricant or a light weight oil.
3 8 mm (1/8 5/16 in)
If the throttle lever still does not return properly,
THROTTLE LEVER
replace the throttle cable.
With the engine idling, turn the handlebar all the
way to the right and left to ensure that the idle
speed does not change. If idle speed increases,
check the throttle lever free play and the throttle
cable connection.
Measure the throttle lever free play at the tip of the
throttle lever.
THROTTLE LEVER FREE PLAY:
3 8 mm (1/8 5/16 in)
Throttle lever free play can be adjusted at either end
of the throttle cable. Minor adjustments are made
with the upper adjuster.
Loosen the lock nut, turn the adjuster as required
and tighten the lock nut.
Install the rubber boot.
Major adjustments are made with the lower
ADJUSTER
adjuster.
Remove the seat
(page 2-4).
Slide the rubber boot off the adjuster. Loosen the
lock nut, turn the adjuster as required and tighten
the lock nut.
Recheck the throttle operation and install the seat
(page 2-4).
LOCK NUT
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