17.4
Adjusting the idle speed
Warning
Danger of accidents The engine may go out spontaneously if the idle speed is set too low.
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Set the idle speed to the specified value. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
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Clean the outside of the handlebar and the inside of the grip
tube. Mount the grip tube on the handlebar.
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Attach the throttle cables to the guide plate and route cor-
rectly.
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Position half-shells
Guideline
Screw, throttle grip
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Slide on sleeve
movement.
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Finishing work
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Check the play in the throttle cable. (
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Run the engine until warm.
The cold start button is deactivated – A further ¼ turn
returns the cold start button back to the basic position.
(
p. 21)
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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Adjust the idle speed by turning idle speed adjusting
1
screw
.
Guideline
Idle speed
Tachometer (45129075000)
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TUNING THE ENGINE 17
3
, mount and tighten screws
M6
5 Nm (3.7 lbf ft)
1
and check the throttle grip for ease of
p. 135)
1,400 ... 1,500 rpm
2
.
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