BMW K 1200 LT 1999 Repair Manual page 46

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Warning:
Observe the hazard avoidance instructions for run-
ning internal combustion engines in enclosed spac-
es.
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Warm up the engine to its normal operating tem-
perature; radiator fan starts to run.
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Reduce play of throttle opener cable (1) to
3 mm ... 4 mm (0.12 in ... 0.16 in).
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Turn throttle twist grip just enough to take up
play at throttle opener cable and adjust play of
throttle closer cable (2) to 1 mm (0.04 in).
Settings:
Initial setting
(engine cold)........4 mm ... 5 mm (0.16 in ... 0.20 in)
Total play of both cables
at throttle twist grip (engine
warm) ...............1 mm ... 1.5 mm (0.04 in ... 0.06 in)
Cruise-control system cable
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Adjust play of the cruise control cable to
2 ... 3 mm (0.08 ... 0.12 in) using the adjusting
screw on the clamping sleeve (arrow).
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Check the freedom of movement of the throttle
twist grip. When released, the twistgrip must re-
turn to the closed position by itself and with an
audible click.
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Check the routing of the cables if the throttle
twist grip does not return to the closed position
or if it is stiff.
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The play on the two cables can also be increased
if the throttle twist grip is stiff. Do not exceed a
total play of 1.5 mm (0.06 in) at the throttle twist
grip.
Settings:
Cruise-control
system cable..............2 ... 3 mm (0.08 in ... 0.12 in)
Turning the throttle twist grip relative
to the throttle valve shaft
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Note:
The throttle twist grip must be turned relative to the
throttle valve shaft if the switch for the cruise control
on the throttle valve is not functioning correctly.
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Cruise control system does not switch off
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Increase opener cable play.
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Reduce closer cable play by the same amount.
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Check the operation of the throttle twist grip.
When released, the twistgrip must return to the
closed position by itself and with an audible click.
Cruise control system cannot be set, or continu-
ally shuts down
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Increase play on throttle opener cable to a max-
imum of 1.5 mm (0.06 in).
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Increase play further, if necessary, to check the
operation of the microswitch and the actuating
mechanism on the throttle valve rail.
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