Tuning The Engine; Checking The Play In The Throttle Cable - KTM 200 Duke 2017 Owner's Manual

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TUNING THE ENGINE

16.1

Checking the play in the throttle cable

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Check the throttle grip for smooth operation.
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Turn the throttle grip back and forth
slightly and determine the play in throttle cable
Throttle cable play
» If the throttle cable play does not meet the specified value:
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Adjust the play in the throttle cable.
Danger
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Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result in
unconsciousness and death.
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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:
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Check throttle cable routing.
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Always make sure there is sufficient ventilation when running the engine.
Use an effective exhaust extraction system when starting or running the
engine in an enclosed space.
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