Tuning The Engine; Checking The Play In The Throttle Cable; Adjusting The Play In The Throttle Cable - KTM 150 SX 2017 Owner's Manual

16

TUNING THE ENGINE

16.1

Checking the play in the throttle cable

16.2

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.
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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 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
400192-11 Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result
in unconsciousness and death.
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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. (
(All SX models)
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Turn handle
(Figure K00510-10
(All XC models)
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Turn handle
(Figure K00488-10
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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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Push back sleeve
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Ensure that the throttle cable sleeve is pushed all the way into barrel adjuster
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Loosen nut
K00457-10
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Turn barrel adjuster
grip.
Guideline
Play in throttle cable
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Tighten nut
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Slide on sleeve
400192-11
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.
p. 52)
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of the fuel tap to the OFF position.
p. 15)
 of the fuel tap to the OFF position.
p. 15)
( p. 57)
p. 63)
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so that there is play
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2... 3 mm (0.08... 0.12 in)
( p. 90)
( p. 90)
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in the throttle cable at the throttle
2... 3 mm (0.08... 0.12 in)
90
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