17 Tuning The Engine; Checking The Throttle Cable Play; Adjusting The Throttle Cable Play - KTM 300 EXC Owner's Manual

17 TUNING THE ENGINE

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17.2
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Checking the throttle cable play

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Adjusting the throttle cable play

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If the correct routing of the throttle cable 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 throt-
tle grip back and forth slightly and determine the play in the
throttle cable.
Throttle cable play
» 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 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. ( p. 66)
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Remove the fuel tank.
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Check throttle cable routing. (
3 ... 5 mm (0.12 ... 0.2 in)
( p. 116)
( p. 116)
( p. 71)
p. 79)