KTM F6375T5, Owner'S Manual

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16 TUNING THE ENGINE
106
16.1 Checking throttle cable play
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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 2 … 3 mm (0.08 …
0.12 in)
» If the throttle cable play does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the throttle cable play. ( p. 106)
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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Adjust the throttle cable play. ( p. 106)
16.2 Adjusting the throttle cable play
Info
If the correct routing of the throttle cable has already been secured, the fuel tank does not need to be
removed.
Preparatory work
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Remove the seat. ( p. 59)
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Remove the fuel tank. ( p. 65)
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Check the throttle cable routing. ( p. 73)
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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.
Guideline
Throttle cable play 2 … 3 mm (0.08 …
0.12 in)