TUNING THE ENGINE 15
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15.1
Checking the play in the throttle cable
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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 throt-
tle grip back and forth slightly and determine the play in throttle
cable
A
.
Play in throttle cable
2 … 3 mm (0.08 … 0.12 in)
» If the throttle cable play does not meet the specified value:
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Adjust throttle cable play.
Danger
Danger of poisoning
Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling
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 run-
ning the engine in an enclosed space.
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Start the engine and let it run at idle speed. Move the handlebar to
and fro over the entire steering range.
The idle speed must not change.
» If the idle speed changes:
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Adjust throttle cable play.
15.2
Adjusting 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. (
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Turn the knurled screw on the fuel tap all the way clockwise.
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Remove the fuel tank.
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Check throttle cable routing. (
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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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Ensure that the throttle cable sleeve is pushed all the way into bar-
rel adjuster
2
.
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Loosen nut
3
.