Tuning The Engine; Checking The Play In The Throttle Cable; Adjusting Play In Throttle Cable - KTM 525 XC Owner's Manual

TUNING THE ENGINE

Checking the play in the throttle cable

15.1

Adjusting play in throttle cable

15.2
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Check the throttle lever for smooth operation.
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Move the throttle lever back and
forth slightly to ascertain the play in the throttle cable
Guideline
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
301795-11
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are poisonous and inhaling them may result
in unconsciousness and/or death.
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When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventilation,
and do not start or run the engine in an enclosed space without an effective
exhaust extraction system.
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Start the engine and let it run idle. Move the handlebar to and fro over the entire steer-
ing 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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Check the throttle cable routing.
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