Tuning The Engine; Checking The Play In The Throttle Cable; Adjusting The Play In The Throttle Cable; Setting The Engine Characteristics (Exc-F Six Days) - KTM 250 EXC-F EU Owner's Manual

TUNING THE ENGINE

Checking the play in the throttle cable

15.1

Adjusting the play in the throttle cable

15.2

Setting the engine characteristics (EXC-F SIX DAYS)

15.3
Danger
Loss of approval for road use and insurance coverage The motorcycle is authorized for public road traffic in the homologous
(reduced) version only.
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In the derestricted version, the motorcycle must be used only on closed off property remote from public road traffic.
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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 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 ventila-
tion, 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
steering range.
The idle speed must not change.
» If the idle speed changes:
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Adjust the play in the throttle cable.
x
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Check the throttle cable routing. (
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
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Push back sleeves
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Loosen nut
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Loosen nut
the throttle grip.
Guideline
Play in throttle cable
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Tighten nut
101458-10
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Press and hold the throttle grip in the closed setting. Turn adjusting screw
until there is no play in throttle cable
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Tighten nut
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Push sleeves
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Install the fuel tank.
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Check the play in the throttle cable. (
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Remove the seat. (
p. 62)
.
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. Turn adjusting screw in as far as possible.
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. Turn adjusting screw so that there is play in the throttle cable at
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.

.

.
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on. Check the throttle grip for smooth operation.

x ( p. 56)
p. 52)
3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
( p. 89)
x
( p. 89)
x
3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
p. 89)
89
out
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