Tuning The Engine; Checking The Play In The Throttle Cable; Adjusting The Play In The Throttle Cable - KTM 125 SX Owner's Manual

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16

TUNING THE ENGINE

16.1

Checking the play in the throttle cable

16.2

Adjusting the play in the throttle cable

Check the throttle grip for smooth operation.
Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Move the throttle grip back and
forth slightly to determine the play in throttle cable
Play in throttle cable
»
If the throttle cable play does not meet specifications:
Adjust the play in the throttle cable.
Danger
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Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result
in unconsciousness and/or death.
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:
Adjust the play in the throttle cable.
Preparatory work
Remove the seat. (
(All 125/150 models)
Turn handle
(Figure M01127-10
(250 SX)
Turn handle
(Figure B02072-10
(All XC models)
Turn handle
(Figure L00904-10
Remove the fuel tank.
Check the routing of the throttle cable. (
Main work
Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
Push back sleeve
Ensure that the throttle cable sleeve is pushed all the way into barrel adjuster
Loosen nut
L00928-10
Turn adjusting screw
tle grip.
Guideline
Play in throttle cable
Tighten nut
Slide on sleeve
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Finishing work
Check the throttle grip for smooth operation.
Install the fuel tank.
Mount the seat. (
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. 56)
of the fuel tap to the OFF position.
p. 14)
of the fuel tap to the OFF position.
p. 14)
of the fuel tap to the OFF position.
p. 14)
(
p. 63)
.
.
in such a way there is throttle cable play
.
.
(
p. 64)
p. 56)
.
2... 3 mm (0.08... 0.12 in)
(
p. 97)
(
p. 97)
p. 71)
2... 3 mm (0.08... 0.12 in)
97
.
in the throt-

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