15 Tuning The Engine; Checking The Play In The Throttle Cable; Adjusting The Play In The Throttle Cable - GAS GAS MC 85 2023 Owner's Manual

15 TUNING THE ENGINE

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15.2
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Checking the play in the throttle cable

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Adjusting the play in the throttle cable

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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 .
Play in throttle cable
» If the throttle cable play does not meet the specified value:
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Adjust the play in the throttle cable.
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.
» 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. ( p. 52)
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Turn tap handle of the fuel tap to the OFF position.
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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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1
Push back sleeve .
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Ensure that the throttle cable sleeve is pushed all the way into bar-
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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
Play in throttle cable
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3
Tighten nut .
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1
Slide on sleeve .
2 ... 3 mm (0.08 ... 0.12 in)
( p. 92)
( p. 92)
p. 56)
p. 63)
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in the throttle
2 ... 3 mm (0.08 ... 0.12 in)