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

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TUNING THE ENGINE

17.1

Checking the play in the throttle cable

17.2

Adjusting 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. Move the throttle grip back and
forth slightly to ascertain play
Play in throttle cable
» If the throttle cable play does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the play in the throttle cable.
Danger
400192-11 Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result
in unconsciousness and/or death.
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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. (
Main work
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Detach rubber strap
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Hang activated charcoal filter
S00456-10
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
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Push back sleeves
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Loosen nut
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Loosen nut
at the throttle grip.
Guideline
Play in throttle cable
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Tighten nut
S00457-10
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Press and hold the throttle grip in the closed setting. Turn adjusting screw
until there is no play in throttle cable
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Tighten nut
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Slide on sleeves
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in the throttle cable.
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.
p. 62)
( p. 66)
p. 73)
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to the side.
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. Turn adjusting screw
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. Turn adjusting screw
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. Check the throttle grip for smooth operation.
3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
( p. 101)
( p. 101)
in as far as possible.
so that there is play in the throttle cable
3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
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101
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out