Xmotos XZ 250R, Owner'S Manual

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A.
Throttle free-play should be 3 – 5 mm (0.10 – 0.20 in)
B.
If your throttle has more play than specified,
adjustments need to be made. Follow the steps below:
C.
Minor adjustments are generally made with the upper
adjuster.
1.
Pull back the dust cover .
2.
Loosen the lock nut
3.
Turn the adjuster
4.
Turning the adjuster in the direction will decrease
free-play. Turning the adjuster in the direction will
increase free-play.
5.
Operate the throttle to ensure that it is functioning
smoothly, and when released, it returns completely
from fully open to fully closed in all steering positions.
6.
Inspect the condition of the throttle cable from the
throttle down to the carburetor. If the cable is kinked
or chafed, it must be replaced.
7.
Lubricate the cable with a commercially available
cable lubricant to prevent premature rust and/or
corrosion.
8.
Check the cable for tension or stress in all steering
positions.
BASIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
THROTTLE FREEPLAY
THROTTLE