ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE CABLE FREE PLAY
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ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE CABLE FREE
PLAY
NOTE:
Prior to adjusting the throttle cable free play, the
engine idling speed should be adjusted proper-
ly.
1. Check:
S throttle cable free play a
Out of specification ! Adjust.
Throttle cable free play (at the
flange of the throttle grip)
3 X 5 mm (0.12 X 0.20 in)
2. Adjust:
S throttle cable free play
Handlebar side
a. Loosen the locknut 1 .
b. Turn the adjusting nut 2 in direction a or b
until the specified throttle cable free play is
obtained.
Direction
a
Direction
b
c. Tighten the locknut.
WARNING
After adjusting the throttle cable free play,
start the engine and turn the handlebars to
the right and to the left to ensure that this
does not cause the engine idling speed to
change.
3-22
CHK
ADJ
Throttle cable free play is
increased.
Throttle cable free play is
decreased.