17 TUNING THE ENGINE
17.1
17.2
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Checking the play in the throttle cable
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Adjusting the play in the throttle cable
Info
If the correct routing of the throttle cables has already been secured, the fuel tank does not need to be
removed.
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Check the throttle grip for smooth operation.
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Turn handlebar as far as possible to the right. Turn the throttle
grip back and forth slightly and determine the play in throttle
A
cable
.
Play in throttle cable
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If the throttle cable play does not meet the specified value:
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Adjust the play in the throttle cable.
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhal-
ing them may result in unconsciousness and death.
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Always make sure there is sufficient ventilation
when running the engine.
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Use effective exhaust extraction when starting or
running the engine in an enclosed space.
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Start the engine and let it run at idle speed. Move the handle-
bar to and fro over the entire steering range.
The idle speed must not change.
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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. (
p. 78)
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Remove the fuel tank.
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Check the throttle cable routing. (
Main work
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
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1
Push back sleeve
.
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2
Loosen nut
.
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3
Turn adjusting screw
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4
Loosen nut
.
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5
Turn adjusting screw
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3
Turn adjusting screw
cable at the throttle grip.
Guideline
Play in throttle cable
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Unscrew the adjusting screw
play in throttle cable is worsened.
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5
Turn adjusting screw
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4
Tighten nut
.
3 ... 5 mm (0.12 ... 0.2 in)
(
p. 134)
(
p. 134)
(
p. 83)
p. 92)
in as far as possible.
in as far as possible.
so that there is play in the throttle
3 ... 5 mm (0.12 ... 0.2 in)
5
until the smooth operation or
approx. two turns further.