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THROTTLE CABLES

GENERAL
Lubricate throttle control cables with LUBIT-8 TUFOIL CHAIN
AND CABLE LUBE (Part No. 94968-85TV):
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Every 5,000 mile (8,000 km) service interval.
Check throttle cable adjustment:
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Before every ride.
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At the 1,000 mile initial service interval and at every
2,500 mile (4,000 km) service interval thereafter.
ADJUSTMENT
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WARNING
Throttle cables must not pull tight when handlebars are
turned fully to left or right fork stops. Be sure wires and
throttle cables are clear of fork stops at steering head so
they will not be pinched when fork is turned against
stops. Steering must be smooth and free with no binding
or interference. Anything interfering with carburetor
operation may cause loss of vehicle control which could
result in death or serious injury.
With engine running, turn handlebars through full range of
travel. If engine speed changes during this maneuver, adjust
throttle cables as follows:
1. See Figure 1-39. Slide rubber boot (5) off cable adjuster
(4).
2. Loosen cable adjuster lock (3) on each adjuster.
3. Turn adjusters (4) in direction which will shorten cable
housings to minimum length.
4. Point front wheel straight ahead. Twist throttle control
grip to fully open position; hold in position.
5. Turn adjuster (4) on throttle control cable (1) until throttle
cam stop touches carburetor stop plate. Tighten adjuster
lock on throttle control cable (1) adjuster (4); release
throttle control grip.
6. Turn handlebars fully to right. Turn adjuster (4) on idle
control cable (2) until end of cable housing just touches
the carburetor cable guide.
7. Twist and release throttle control grip a few times. Carbu-
retor throttle must return to idle position each time throt-
tle grip is released. If this is not the case, turn adjuster
(4) on idle control cable (2) (shortening cable housing)
until throttle control functions properly.
8. Tighten adjuster lock (3) on idle control cable (2) adjuster
(4). Recheck operation of throttle control (Step 7).
9. Slide rubber boot (5) over each cable adjuster (4).
Recheck engine slow idle speed; adjust if required.
10. Install air cleaner assembly. See
1-30 2002 Buell P3: Maintenance
WARNING
4.3 AIR CLEANER.
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1. Throttle control cable
2. Idle control cable
3. Cable adjuster lock
4. Cable adjuster
5. Rubber boot
Figure 1-39. Throttle Control Cables
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