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INSP
ADJ
CONTROL SYSTEM
2. Adjust:
• Throttle lever free play
Adjustment steps:
NOTE:
• When not replacing the throttle cable or
removing the cable from the throttle body,
adjust the throttle cable free play by fol-
lowing steps (d) through (h).
• When replacing the throttle cable or
removing the cable from the throttle body,
adjust the throttle cable free play by fol-
lowing steps (a) through (i).
a. Remove the air filter case cover
1
and
ribbon sub assemblies.
b. Loosen the locknut
2
.
c. Turn the adjusting nut
3
to adjust the
length
a
, and then tighten the locknut.
Throttle cable installation length:
23.9
±
1.0 mm (0.94
±
0.04 in)
NOTE:
Apply locking agent (LOCTITE) to the
threads of the adjusting nut
3
.
d. Remove the handlebar cover.
e. Loosen the locknut
4
.
f. Turn the adjuster
5
in or out until the
specified free play is obtained.
Turn in
Free play is increased.
Turn out
Free play is decreased.
g. Tighten the locknut.
NOTE:
• When adjusting the throttle cable at the
throttle body, fully open the throttle lever
and check that the butterfly valve is fully
open.
• If the throttle cable free play cannot be
adjusted properly, replace the throttle
cable.