Throttle Operation - Honda CRF450X 2005 Service Manual

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THROTTLE OPERATION
Check for smooth throttle grip at full opening and
automatic full closing in all steerin g positions.
Check the throttle cables and replace them if they
are deteriorated, ki nked or damaged.
Lubricate the throttle cables if throttle operation is
not smooth .
Measure the freeplay at the throttle grip flange.
FR EEPLAY: 3 - 5 mm (l I B - 3/ 16 in )
Throttle grip freeplay can be adjusted at either end
of the throttle cable. '05 - '06 shown:
Minor adjustments are made w ith the throttle side
of the adjuster.
Remove the dust cover from the adjuster.
Adjust the freeplay by loosening the lock nut and
turning the adjuster.
After adjustment, tighten the lock nut to the speci-
fied torque .
TORQUE: 4 N 'm (0.4 kg f·m , 3.0 Ibf.tt )
Install the dust cover.
Recheck the t hrottle operation.
If the adjuster cannot reach the correct free play,
turn the adjuster all the way in and then turn it out
one turn.
Make the major adjustment w ith the carburetor side
of the adjuster,
Major adjustments are made with the carburetor
side of the throttle cable.
Remove the fuel tank (page 3-8).
Adjust the freeplay by loosening the lock nut and
turning the adju ster.
After adjustment, tighten the lock nut to the speci-
fied torque.
TORQUE: 4 N'm 10.4 kgf·m , 3.0 Ibf·ft)
Recheck the th rottle operation.
Install the fuel tank (page 3·8).
MAINTENANCE
LOCK NUT
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