ENGINE
3-8
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Carburetor side
a. Loosen the locknut “1” on the accelerator ca-
ble.
b. Turn the adjusting nut “2” until the length “a”
is 5mm (0.197 in).
c. Tighten the locknuts “1”.
NOTE:
If the specified throttle cable free play cannot be
obtained on the carburetor side of the cable, use
the adjusting nut on the handlebar side.
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Handlebar side
a. Loosen the locknut “1”.
b. Turn the adjusting nut “2” in direction “a” or
“b” until the specified throttle cable free play
is obtained.
c. Tighten the locknut “1”.
WARNING
EWA12920
After adjusting the throttle cable free play,
start the engine and turn the handlebars to
the right and to the left to ensure that this
does not cause the engine idling speed to
change.
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EAS20690
CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG
1. Disconnect:
●
Spark plug cap
2. Remove:
●
Spark plug
CAUTION:
ECA13330
Before removing the spark plug, blow away
any dirt accumulated in the spark plug well
with compressed air to prevent it from falling
into the cylinder.
3. Check:
●
Spark plug type
Incorrect
→
Change.
4. Check:
●
Electrode “1”
Damage/wear
→
Replace the spark plug.
●
Insulator “2”
Abnormal color
→
Replace the spark plug.
Normal color is medium-to-light tan.
5. Clean:
●
Spark plug
(with a spark plug cleaner or wire brush)
6. Measure:
●
Spark plug gap “a”
(with a thickness gauge)
Out of specification
→
Regap.
Direction “a”
Throttle cable free play is increased.
Direction “b”
Throttle cable free play is decreased.
1
a
2
2
1
a
b
Manufacturer/model
NGK/DR7EA
Spark plug gap
0.6
–
0.7 mm (0.024
–
0.028 in)
a
1
2
Summary of Contents for XG250
Page 1: ...SERVICE MANUAL XG250 4D6 28197 E0 ...
Page 39: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 23 LUBRICATION DIAGRAMS ...
Page 41: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 25 CABLE ROUTING ...
Page 43: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 27 ...
Page 45: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 29 ...
Page 47: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 31 ...
Page 49: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 33 ...
Page 217: ...CARBURETOR 6 8 ...
Page 218: ...AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM 6 9 EAS27040 AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM ...
Page 222: ...AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM 6 13 ...
Page 237: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 7 14 ...
Page 241: ...LIGHTING SYSTEM 7 18 ...
Page 247: ...SIGNALING SYSTEM 7 24 ...
Page 251: ...CARBURETOR HEATING SYSTEM 7 28 ...
Page 252: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 7 29 EAS27970 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 9 ...