16 TUNING THE ENGINE
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Checking the throttle cable play
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Adjusting the throttle cable play
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Check the throttle grip for smooth operation.
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Turn the throt-
tle grip back and forth slightly and determine the play in throttle
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cable
.
Throttle cable play
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If the throttle cable play does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the throttle cable play.
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling
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 run-
ning the engine in an enclosed space.
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Start the engine and let it run at idle speed. Move the handlebar to
and fro over the entire steering range.
The idle speed must not change.
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If the idle speed changes:
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Adjust the throttle cable play.
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 bar-
2
rel adjuster
.
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3
Loosen nut
.
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2
Turn barrel adjuster
so that there is play
cable at the throttle grip.
Guideline
Throttle cable play
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3
Tighten nut
.
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1
Slide on sleeve
.
Finishing work
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Check the throttle grip for smooth operation.
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Check the throttle cable play. (
2 ... 3 mm (0.08 ... 0.12 in)
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p. 86)
(
p. 86)
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in the throttle
2 ... 3 mm (0.08 ... 0.12 in)
p. 86)