Adjusting The Play In The Gas Bowden Cable - KTM 690 SMC Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Adjusting the play in the gas Bowden cable

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Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are poisonous and can result in
unconsciousness and/or death.
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When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventilation,
and do not start or run the engine in a closed space without an effective
exhaust extraction system.
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Start the engine and let it run idle. Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steer-
ing range.
The idle speed must not change.
» If the idle speed changes:
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Adjust the play in the gas Bowden cable.
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
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Use the KTM diagnostics tool to set the throttle stepper motor to the neutral position.
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Loosen counter nut
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Set the play in the gas Bowden cable by turning the adjusting screw
Guideline
Play in gas Bowden cable
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Tighten counter nut
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3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
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x ( p. 135)
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135