Tuning The Engine 17; Checking The Throttle Cable Play; Adjusting The Throttle Cable Play - KTM 250 EXC TPI Owner's Manual

17.1

Checking the throttle cable play

17.2

Adjusting the throttle cable play

Info
If the correct routing of the throttle cables has already been secured, the fuel tank does not need to be
removed.
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Check the throttle grip for smooth operation.
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Turn handlebar as far as possible to the right. Turn the throttle
grip back and forth slightly and determine the play in throttle
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cable .
Throttle cable play
» If the throttle cable play does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the throttle cable play.
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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 effective exhaust extraction when starting or
running the engine in an enclosed space.
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Start the engine and let it run at idle speed. Move the handle-
bar 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 throttle cable play.
Preparatory work
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Remove the seat. (
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Remove the fuel tank.
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Check throttle cable routing. (
Main work
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
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Push back sleeve
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2
Loosen nut
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Turn adjusting screw
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4
Loosen nut
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Turn adjusting screw
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Turn adjusting screw
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cable at the throttle grip.
Guideline
Throttle cable play
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Unscrew adjusting screw
play in the throttle cable is worsened.
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Turn adjusting screw

TUNING THE ENGINE 17

3 ... 5 mm (0.12 ... 0.2 in)
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p. 93)
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3
in as far as possible.
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5
in as far as possible.
3
so that there is play in the throttle
3 ... 5 mm (0.12 ... 0.2 in)
5
until the smooth operation or
5
approx. two turns further.
p. 135)
p. 135)
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