Adjusting Basic Position Of Clutch Lever; Checking The Play In The Throttle Cable; Adjusting Play In Throttle Cable; Removing The Steering Column - KTM 450 SX ATV 2010 Repair Manual

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02/HANDLEBAR, INSTRUMENTS

Adjusting basic position of clutch lever

6.3

Checking the play in the throttle cable

6.4

Adjusting play in throttle cable

6.5

Removing the steering column

6.6
Adjust the basic setting of the clutch lever to your hand size by turning adjusting
screw
.
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Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to increase the distance between
the clutch lever and the handlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to decrease the distance between the
clutch lever and the handlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
Turn the adjusting screw by hand only, and do not apply any force.
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Do not make any adjustments while riding!
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
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If the throttle cable play does not meet specifications:
Adjust the play in the throttle cable. (
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are poisonous and inhaling them may
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result in unconsciousness and/or death.
When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventila-
tion, and do not start or run the engine in an enclosed space without an
effective exhaust extraction system.
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.
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If the idle speed changes:
Adjust the play in the throttle cable. (
Check throttle cable route.
Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
Loosen the nut
Guideline
Play in throttle cable
Tighten nut
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Remove the front cover. (
Remove handlebar cushion
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and use the screw
to adjust the play in the throttle cable
.
p. 69)
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3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
p. 14)
p. 14)
3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
14
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