Tuning The Engine; Checking The Play In The Throttle Cable; Adjusting The Play In The Throttle Cable - KTM RC 250 R 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-
wards and forwards to ascertain the play in the throttle cable.
Throttle cable play
» If the throttle cable play does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the play in the throttle cable.
Danger
400192-10
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.
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Main work
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
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Loosen lock nut
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Turn adjusting screw
grip.
Guideline
Throttle cable play
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Tighten lock nut
L00584-10
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Loosen lock nut
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Turn adjusting screw
the throttle valve body.
Guideline
Throttle cable play
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Tighten lock nut
L00655-10
Finishing work
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Check the play 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.
1
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2
so that there is play in the throttle cable at the throttle
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3
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4
in such a way that there is play in the throttle cable
3
.
3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
( p. 63)
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x ( p. 63)
3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
0... 1 mm (0... 0.04 in)
p. 63)
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