Checking The Play In The Gas Bowden Cable - KTM 990 Adventure 2009 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Checking the play in the gas Bowden cable

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Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Move the throttle grip backwards
and forwards to ascertain the play in the gas Bowden cable.
Play in gas Bowden cable
» If the gas Bowden cable play does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the play in the gas Bowden cable.
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are poisonous and can 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 a closed 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 gas Bowden cable.
3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
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