Throttle Cable Play (Carburetor) - Suzuki DR-Z400S 2001 Service Manual

THROTTLE CABLE PLAY (CARBURETOR)

Inspect initially at 1 000 km (600 miles, 1 month) and
every 6 000 km (4 000 miles, 6 months) thereafter.
Remove the fuel tank. (
A twin throttle cable system is used in this motorcycle. Cable 1
is for pulling and cable 2 is for returning. To adjust the cable
play, adjust the returning cable first and then adjust the pulling
cable.
RETURNING CABLE PLAY
The returning cable should be adjusted to have a thread length A
of 3 mm (0.12 in) as shown. If the adjustment is necessary, adjust
the thread length in the following way:
Loosen the locknut 3.
Turn the nut 4 to obtain the thread length A of 3 mm
(0.12 in).
Tighten the locknut 3 securely.
PULLING CABLE PLAY
The pulling cable should be adjusted to have a cable play B of
2 – 4 mm (0.08 – 0.16 in) as shown. If the adjustment is neces-
sary, adjust the cable play in the following way:
Loosen the locknuts (5, 6).
Turn the adjuster 7 or 8 to obtain the cable play B of
2 – 4 mm (0.08 – 0.16 in).
Tighten the locknuts (5, 6) securely.
After the adjustment is completed, check that handle-
bar movement does not raise the engine idle speed and
that the throttle grip returns smoothly and automati-
cally.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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