17 TUNING THE ENGINE
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17.1
Checking the play in the throttle cable
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Check the throttle grip for smooth operation.
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Turn handlebar as far as possible to the right. Turn the
throttle grip back and forth slightly and determine the play in
throttle cable
A
.
Play in throttle cable
3 … 5 mm (0.12 … 0.2 in)
» If the throttle cable play does not meet the specified
value:
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Adjust the play in the throttle cable.
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
running the engine in an enclosed space.
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Start the engine and let it run at idle speed. Move the handle-
bar 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.
17.2
Adjusting the play in the throttle cable
Info
If the correct routing of the throttle cables has already been secured, the fuel tank does not need to be
removed.
Preparatory work
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Remove the air filter box cover. (
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Remove the seat. (
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Remove the right side cover. (
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Remove the fuel tank.
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Check the throttle cable routing. (
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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.