KTM 200 DUKE 2021, Owner'S Manual

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17 TUNING THE ENGINE
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17.1 Checking the play in the throttle cable
400192-11
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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
throttle grip back and forth slightly and determine the play in
throttle cable
A
.
Throttle cable play
A
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. ( p. 88)
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhal-
ing 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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Check the throttle cable routing.
17.2 Adjusting the play in the throttle cable
M00731-10
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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 lock nut
2
.
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Adjust the play in the throttle cable by turning barrel
adjuster
3
.
Guideline
Play in throttle cable 3 … 5 mm (0.12 … 0.2 in)
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Tighten lock nut
2
.
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Slide on sleeve
1
.
17.3 Checking the clutch lever play
Note
Clutch damage
If there is no free travel by the clutch lever, the clutch will begin to slip.
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Check the free travel of the clutch lever each time before using the motorcycle.
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Adjust the free travel of the clutch lever when necessary in accordance with the specification.