Setting The Characteristic Map Of The Throttle Response; Adjusting The Idle Speed - KTM 450 XC-F Owner's Manual

16 TUNING THE ENGINE
16.3

Setting the characteristic map of the throttle response

Info
On the throttle grip, the characteristic map of the throttle response is changed by changing the guide plate.
A guide plate with a different characteristic map is supplied.
16.4

Adjusting the idle speed

Warning
Danger of accidents The engine may go out spontaneously if the idle speed is set too low.
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Set the idle speed to the specified value.
Main work
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Push back sleeve
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Remove screws
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Detach the throttle cables and take off the grip tube.
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Remove guide plate
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Position the required guide plate on the grip tube.
Guideline
The label OUTSIDE must be visible. Marking

ing .
Alternative 1
Grey guide plate (79002014000)
Alternative 2
Black guide plate (79002014100)
Info
The gray guide plate opens the throttle valve more slowly.
The black guide plate opens the throttle valve more quickly.
The grey guide plate is mounted upon delivery.
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Clean the outside of the handlebar and the inside of the grip tube. Mount the grip
tube on the handlebar.
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Attach the throttle cables to the guide plate and route correctly.
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Position half-shells
Guideline
Screw, throttle grip
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Slide on the sleeve and check the throttle grip for ease of movement.
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Finishing work
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Check the play in the throttle cable. (

.
 
and half-shells .
 
from handle tube

, mount and tighten screws
p. 81)
.

must be positioned at mark-

.
M6 5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
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