Tuning The Engine; Checking The Play In The Throttle Cable; Adjusting The Play In The Throttle Cable - KTM 500 EXC-F 2018 Owner's Manual

17.1

Checking the play in the throttle cable

17.2

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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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Turn the
throttle grip back and forth slightly and determine the play in
throttle cable
Play in throttle cable
» If the throttle cable play does not meet the specified value:
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Adjust the play in the throttle cable.
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Push the cold start button in all the way.
When the throttle grip is turned forward, the cold start
button returns to its original position.
» If the cold start button does not return to its original posi-
tion:
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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 an effective exhaust extraction system when
starting or running the engine in an enclosed
space.
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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.
Preparatory work
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Remove the seat. (
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Remove the fuel tank.
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Check throttle cable routing. (

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