Checking The Routing Of The Throttle Cable; Checking The Play In The Throttle Cable - KTM 250 EXC EU Repair Manual

7 HANDLEBAR, CONTROLS
7.4

Checking the routing of the throttle cable

7.5

Checking the play in the throttle cable

Preparatory work
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Remove the seat. (
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Remove the fuel tank. (
Main work
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Check the routing of the throttle cable.
The throttle cable must be routed behind the handlebar, on the right of the
upper frame tube, and to the carburetor.
» 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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Install the fuel tank. (
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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.
Play in throttle cable
» 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. (
p. 85)
p. 86)
p. 87)
p. 86)
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.
3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
p. 56)
p. 56)
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