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X440s Owner's Manual.fm
FUEL
THROTTLE FREEPLAY
SERVICE : Fuel, throttle, freeplay
0.07-0.15 inches (2-4 mm)
To check operation, with vehicle off, rotate the throttle grip
and make sure it moves easily from fully closed to fully open
with the front wheel turned in all steering positions. The
throttle grip should return automatically from fully open to
fully closed when released.
If the throttle grip sticks, it is probably due to a cable
problem. Remove and lubricate the throttle cable, remove
and clean the throttle tube, and adjust the freeplay. Install
the throttle tube and cable; making sure it is properly routed.
If the throttle grip still does not operate properly, contact an
authorized Cannondale motorsports dealer for servicing.
To measure the freeplay, gently rotate the throttle grip until
the slack is taken up, then measure how far the grip moved.
If the measurement (a) is out of specification, adjustments
can be made at either the throttle grip or at the engine side
of the throttle cable
ADJUSTING THROTTLE FREEPLAY (AT
THE HANDLEBARS)
1.
Pull the long rubber boot (1) down the throttle cable so
the lockring (2) and throttle cable adjuster (3) are
visible.
2. Turn the lockring, using pliers, in direction (a) to
loosen it. Turn the adjuster in direction (a) to reduce
freeplay or direction (b) to increase freeplay. Tighten
the lockring securely.
3. If the throttle can not be adjusted further and the
freeplay is still out of specification, the cable will have
to be adjusted at the engine side.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Damaged throttle (e.g., sticking, cable frayed, or
improper freeplay)
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
While riding you could lose the ability to accelerate
or decelerate the engine with a subsequent loss of
vehicle control resulting in an accident where you
could be seriously injured or killed.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Check the throttle for proper operation before each
ride. Make sure the throttle has the specified
freeplay.
If the throttle sticks open, immediately push and
hold down the stop button until the engine shuts off.
a. Throttle
cable
freeplay
1.
Long rubber boot
2.
Lockring
3.
Cable adjuster
a. Loosen/decrease
freeplay
b.
Increase freeplay
a
1
3
a
2
b
