Teaching The Throttle Valve Position; Checking The Basic Position Of The Shift Lever - KTM Freeride 250 F 2018 Owner's Manual

17 TUNING THE ENGINE
17.5
17.6
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Teaching the throttle valve position

Info
If the control unit detects that the throttle valve idle position needs to be retaught, then the malfunction
indicator lamp flashes 2x per second.
H02263-10

Checking the basic position of the shift lever

Info
When driving, the shift lever must not touch the driver's boot when in the basic position.
When the shift lever keeps touching the boot, the transmission will be subject to an excessive load.
400692-10
Tachometer (45129075000)
» If the idle speed does not meet the specifications:
–
Adjust the idle speed.
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhal-
ing them may result in unconsciousness and death.
–
Always make sure there is sufficient ventilation
when running the engine.
–
Use an effective exhaust extraction system when
starting or running the engine in an enclosed
space.
–
Allow the vehicle to idle.
The malfunction indicator lamp stops flashing once teach-
ing is completed.
Info
If the engine becomes too hot, perform a cool-down
ride at medium revs.
Then do not switch off the engine after this, but leave it
running at idle speed until teaching is completed.
–
Sit on the vehicle in the riding position and determine
A
distance between the upper edge of your boot and the shift
lever.
Distance between shift lever
and upper edge of boot
» If the distance does not meet specifications:
–
Adjust the basic position of the shift lever.
( p. 121)
10 ... 20 mm (0.39 ...
0.79 in)