17 Tuning The Engine; Checking The Throttle Cable Play; Adjusting The Throttle Cable Play - KTM 150 EXC TPI 2021 Owner's Manual

17 TUNING THE ENGINE

17.1
17.2
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Checking the throttle cable play

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Adjusting the throttle cable play

Info
If the correct routing of the throttle cables has already been secured, the fuel tank does not need to be
removed.
E01227-10
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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
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cable .
Throttle cable play
» If the throttle cable play does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the throttle cable play.
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.
» If the idle speed changes:
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Adjust the throttle cable play.
Preparatory work
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Remove the seat. ( p. 72)
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Remove the fuel tank.
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Check 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 so that there is play in the throttle
cable at the throttle grip.
Guideline
Throttle cable play
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Unscrew adjusting screw
play in the throttle cable is worsened.
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5
Turn adjusting screw
3 ... 5 mm (0.12 ... 0.2 in)
( p. 128)
( p. 128)
( p. 77)
p. 86)
in as far as possible.
in as far as possible.
3 ... 5 mm (0.12 ... 0.2 in)
5
until the smooth operation or
approx. two turns further.