16 Tuning The Engine; Checking The Play In The Throttle Cable; Adjusting The Play In The Throttle Cable - KTM 250 SX 2019 Owner's Manual

16 TUNING THE ENGINE

16.1
16.2
110

Checking the play in the throttle cable

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Adjusting the play in the throttle cable

Info
If the correct routing of the throttle cable has already been secured, the fuel tank does not need to be
removed.
K00457-10
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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 and forth slightly to determine the play in
A
throttle cable .
Play in throttle cable
» If the throttle cable play does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the play in the throttle cable.
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhal-
ing them may result in unconsciousness and death.
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Always make sure there is sufficient ventilation
when running the engine.
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Use an effective exhaust extraction system when
starting or running the engine in an enclosed
space.
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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.
Preparatory work
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Remove the seat. ( p. 64)
(All SX models)
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Turn tap handle of the fuel tap to the OFF position.
(All XC models)
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Turn tap handle of the fuel tap to the OFF position.
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Remove the fuel tank.
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Check the throttle cable routing. (
Main work
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
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1
Push back sleeve .
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Ensure that the throttle cable sleeve is pushed all the way into
2
barrel adjuster .
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3
Loosen nut .
2 ... 3 mm (0.08 ...
0.12 in)
( p. 110)
( p. 110)
( p. 70)
p. 78)