Adjusting The Throttle Control - APRILIA TUONO 1000 - 2006 Manual

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ADJUSTING
THE THROTTLE CONTROL
C a r e f u l l y r e a d
(MAINTENANCE).
This vehicle is equipped with two throttle
cables.
The following information may refer to just
one throttle cable but applies to both
throttle cables.
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
until the throttle has been repaired and
works perfectly. Failure to observe this
warning can lead to a runaway resulting
in serious injuries or even death.
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If any fastener in the throttle system
becomes loose, you will also lose
control of your vehicle.
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Either situation can lead to an upset or
collision, which can result in serious
injury or death.
Your vehicle is equipped with a double
cable throttle. One cable opens the throttle
when you rotate the throttle grip towards
you; the other closes the throttle when you
rotate the grip away from you. It is
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essential, when you release the throttle
grip, that it automatically return to the idle
position.
This double cable arrangement enhances
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safety by providing for positive closing of
the throttle.
In the event of a throttle sticking
emergency, always kill the engine using
the engine stop switch located near the
throttle grip on the right handlebar.
Never use your vehicle if the throttle
does not automatically fully return to
the idle position when the throttle grip
is released. Contact your Local aprilia
Dealer for repairs. Failure to observe
this warning can lead to a serious
accident and result in injury or even
death.
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WARNING
CAUTION
Reduce the service intervals by half
when the vehicle is used in rainy or
dusty conditions, on rough roads or for
racing.
Have your Local aprilia Dealer check
the throttle cables after the first 600 mi
(1,000 km) and thereafter every 6,250 mi
(10,000 km).
The play of the throttle cable must be
between 0.08 – 0.12 in (2 – 3 mm),
measured at the edge of the grip, see the
illustration above.
To adjust the cable:
Place the vehicle on the stand, see
page 77 (PLACING THE VEHICLE ON
THE STAND).
Pull back the rubber boot (1).
Loosen the lock nut (2).
Rotate the adjuster (3) so as to obtain
the proper play.
After the adjustment, tighten the lock nut
(2) and check the play again.
Replace the rubber boot (1).
Repeat the adjustment for the second
cable.