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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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9.44
Checking play in gas Bowden cable
400192-10
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Move the throttle grip back-
wards and forwards to ascertain the play in the gas Bowden cable.
Play in gas Bowden cable
3… 5 mm (0.12… 0.2 in)
» If the gas Bowden cable play does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the gas Bowden cable play.
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Danger
Danger of poisoning
Exhaust gases are poisonous and can result in uncon-
sciousness and/or death.
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When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient venti-
lation, and do not start or run the engine in a closed space without an
effective exhaust extraction system.
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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 gas Bowden cable play.
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9.45
Adjusting the gas Bowden cable play
x
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Dismount the fuel tank.
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Check gas Bowden cable route. (
500153-10
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
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Push back bellows
.
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Loosen nut
. Turn adjusting screw
in as far as possible.
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Loosen nut
. Turn adjusting screw
so that there is play in the gas Bowden
cable at the throttle grip.
Guideline
Play in gas Bowden cable
3… 5 mm (0.12… 0.2 in)
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Tighten nut
.
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Press and hold the throttle grip in the closed setting. Turn adjusting screw
out
until there is no play in the Bowden cable
.
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Tighten nut
.
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Push bellows
on. Check the throttle grip for smooth operation.
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Install the fuel tank.
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Check the play in the gas Bowden cable. (
9.46
Checking for chain dirt accumulation
800012-10
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Check the chain for coarse dirt accumulation.
» If the chain is very dirty:
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Clean the chain. (