16 TUNING THE ENGINE
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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. Move the throttle grip back
and forth slightly to determine the play in throttle cable
.
Play in throttle cable
2… 3 mm (0.08… 0.12 in)
» If the throttle cable play does not meet specifications:
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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 an effective exhaust extraction system when starting or running
the engine in an enclosed space.
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Start the engine and let it run idle. 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.
16.2
Adjusting the play in the throttle cable
Preparatory work
(All TC models)
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Turn handle
of the fuel tap to the
OFF
position.
(TX 300)
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Turn handle
of the fuel tap to the
OFF
position.
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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
.
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Ensure that the throttle cable sleeve is pushed all the way into barrel adjuster
.
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Loosen nut
.
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Turn adjusting screw
in such a way there is throttle cable play
in the throt-
tle grip.
Guideline
Play in throttle cable
2… 3 mm (0.08… 0.12 in)
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Tighten nut
.
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Slide on sleeve
.
Finishing work
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Check the throttle grip for smooth operation.
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Install the fuel tank.
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Install the right side cover. (