Engine Idle Speed; Throttle Cable Play - Suzuki GSF1200S 2001 Service Manual

ENGINE IDLE SPEED

Inspect initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 1 month) and ev-
ery 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 6 months) thereafter.
NOTE:
Make this adjustment when the engine is hot.
• Start the engine, turn the throttle stop screw and set the en-
gine idle speed between 1 100 and 1 300 r/min.
% Engine idle speed: 1 200 ± 100 r/min

THROTTLE CABLE PLAY

Inspect initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 1 month) and ev-
ery 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 6 months) thereafter.
Adjust the throttle cable play A as follows.
1st step:
• Loosen the locknut 1 of the throttle returning cable 2 and
fully turn in the adjuster 3 fully into the threads.
2nd step:
• Loosen the locknut 4 of the throttle pulling cable 5.
• Turn the adjuster 6 in or out until the throttle cable play (at the
throttle grip) A is between 2 – 4 mm (0.08 – 0.16 in).
• Tighten the locknut 4 while holding the adjuster 6.
1 300 ± 100 r/min for Canada
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