Checking The Play In The Throttle Cable - KTM 450 SX ATV Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Checking the play in the throttle cable

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Guideline
Screw, handlebar clamp
Info
Make sure cables and wiring are positioned correctly.
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Mount the handlebar cushion.
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Move the throttle lever back and
forth slightly to ascertain the play in the throttle cable
Guideline
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
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are poisonous and can result in
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unconsciousness and/or death.
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When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventilation,
and do not start or run the engine in a closed space.
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Start the engine and let it run idle. Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steer-
ing range.
The idle speed must not change.
» If the idle speed changes:
M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
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3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
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