
3-13
CHK
ADJ
EAS00057
ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE CABLE FREE
PLAY
NOTE:
Prior to adjusting the throttle cable free play, the
engine idling speed should be adjusted prop-
erly.
1. Check:
8
throttle cable free play
a
Out of specification
J
Adjust.
Throttle cable free play (at the flange
of the throttle grip)
3 ~ 5 mm (0.12 ~ 0.20 in)
2. Remove:
8
cover
8
rear carrier
8
side cover (right )
Refer to “COVER AND PANEL”.
3. Adjust:
8
throttle cable free play
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Carburetor 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.
Direction
a
Throttle cable free play is increased.
Direction
b
Throttle cable free play is de-
creased.
c. Tighten the locknuts.
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.
ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE CABLE FREE PLAY
a
a
b
1
2