Suzuki GSX-R750, Service Manual

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2-16 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
THROTTLE CABLE PLAY
Inspect initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 1 month) and ev-
ery 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 6 months) thereafter.
Adjust the throttle cable play
A
as follows.
MINOR ADJUSTMENT
1st step:
• Loosen the locknut
1
of the throttle returning cable
2
and fully
turn in the adjuster
3
.
2nd step:
• Loosen the locknut
4
of the throttle pulling cable
5
.
• Turn the adjuster
6
in or out until the throttle cable play (at the
throttle grip)
A
is between 2.0 – 4.0 mm (0.08 – 0.16 in).
• Tighten the locknut
4
while holding the adjuster
6
.
Throttle cable play
A
: 2.0 – 4.0 mm (0.08 – 0.16 in)
3rd step:
• While holding the throttle grip at the fully closed position, slowly
turn out the adjuster
3
of the throttle returning cable
2
until
resistance is felt.
• Tighten the locknut
1
while holding the adjuster
3
.
"
After the adjustment is completed, check that handlebar
movement does not raise the engine idle speed and that
the throttle grip returns smoothly and automatically.
NOTE:
Major adjustment can be made at the throttle body side adjuster.