Adjusting The Throttle Control - APRILIA ETV MILLE CAPONORD ABS - 2003 Manual

ADJUSTING
THE THROTTLE CONTROL
Carefully read p. 87 (MAINTENANCE).
This vehicle is equipped with two throttle
cables.
One throttle cable only is equipped with
the play adjuster.
WARNING
If the throttle sticks open, it may cause
a collision with another vehicle, or an
upset.
If the throttle sticks, kill the engine with
the engine stop switch located on the
right handlebar.
Do not attempt to restart the engine un-
til the throttle has been repaired and
works perfectly. Failure to obey this
warning can lead to a runaway with seri-
ously injuries or even death.
If any fastener in the throttle system be-
comes loose, likewise you will lose con-
trol of your vehicle.
Either situation can lead to an upset or
collision with subsequent serious injury
or death.
Your vehicle is equipped with a double ca-
ble throttle. One cable opens the throttle
when you rotate the throttle grip toward
you; the other closes the throttle when you
rotate the grip away from you. It is essen-
tial, when you release the throttle grip, that
it automatically return to the idle position.
This double cable arrangement enhances
safety by providing for positive closing of
the throttle.
WARNING
In the event of a throttle sticking emer-
gency, always kill the engine using the
engine stop switch located near the
throttle grip on the right handlebar. Nev-
er use your vehicle if the throttle does
not automatically fully return to the idle
position when the throttle grip is re-
leased. Contact your Local aprilia Deal-
er for repairs. Failure to heed this warn-
ing can lead to a serious accident and
subsequent injury or even death.
CAUTION
Perform these maintenance operations
at one-half of the specified intervals, if
your vehicle is often used in rainy or
very dusty conditions, on unpaved
roads, or in any kind of competition.
Have your Local aprilia Dealer check
the throttle cables after the first 600 mi
(1,000 km) and thereafter every 4,650 mi
(7,500 km).
The play of the throttle cable must be be-
tween 0.08 – 0.12 in (2 – 3 mm), mea-
sured at the edge of the grip, see the illus-
tration above.
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