Tuning The Engine; Checking The Play In The Throttle Cable; Adjusting The Play In The Throttle Cable - KTM 125 SX EU Owner's Manual

16

TUNING THE ENGINE

16.1

Checking the play in the throttle cable

16.2

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. Move the throttle grip back-
wards and forwards to ascertain the play in the throttle cable.
Play in throttle cable
» If the throttle cable play does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the play in the throttle cable.
Danger
400192-10
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are toxic and inhaling them may result
in unconsciousness and/or death.
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Start the engine and let it run idle. 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.
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Preparatory work
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Remove the seat. (
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Remove the fuel tank.
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Check the routing of the throttle cable. (
Main work
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
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Push back sleeve
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Ensure that the throttle cable sleeve is pushed all the way into barrel adjuster
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Loosen nut
L00928-10
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Turn adjusting screw
grip.
Guideline
Play in throttle cable
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Tighten nut
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Slide on sleeve
400192-11
Finishing work
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Check the throttle grip for smooth operation.
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Install the fuel tank.
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Mount the seat. (
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Check the play in the throttle cable. (
When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventila-
tion, and do not start or run the engine in an enclosed space without an
effective exhaust extraction system.
p. 50)
( p. 55)
x
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1
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3
in such a way there is throttle cable play
2
.
3
.
1
( p. 56)
x
p. 51)
2... 3 mm (0.08... 0.12 in)
( p. 85)
x
x ( p. 85)
p. 61)
A
2... 3 mm (0.08... 0.12 in)
p. 85)
85
.
2
in the throttle