Checking The Play In The Throttle Cable; Adjusting The Play In The Throttle Cable - KTM 2013 690 SMC R EU Repair Manual

7 HANDLEBAR, CONTROLS
7.4

Checking the play in the throttle cable

7.5

Adjusting the play in the throttle cable

Main work
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Check the routing of the throttle cable.
Both throttle cables must be routed side by side, downward behind the handle-
bars and between the air filter box and frame to the throttle valve body.
» If the throttle cable is not routed as specified:
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Correct the routing of the throttle cable.
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Finishing work
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Mount the side cover. (
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Mount the seat. (
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Check the throttle grip for smooth operation.
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Move the throttle grip back-
wards and forwards to ascertain the play in the throttle cable.
Throttle cable play
» If the throttle cable play does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the play in the throttle cable. (
Danger
400192-10 Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result
in unconsciousness and/or death.
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Start the engine and let it run idle. 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 the play in the throttle cable. (
Preparatory work
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Remove the seat. (
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Take off the side cover. (
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Check the routing of the throttle cable. (
Main work
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
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Use the KTM diagnostics tool to set the motor drive to the basic position.
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Loosen counter nut
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Set the play in the throttle cable by turning the adjusting screw
Guideline
Throttle cable play
C00187-10
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p. 60)
When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventila-
tion, and do not start or run the engine in an enclosed space without an
effective exhaust extraction system.
p. 59)
p. 60)
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1
3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
p. 30)
p. 30)
p. 29)
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2
3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
30