Replacing The Throttle Valve Control Lever - APRILIA TUONO 1000 Workshop Manual

FUEL SYSTEM
3.3.5.

REPLACING THE THROTTLE VALVE CONTROL LEVER

REMOVAL
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Partially remove the fuel tank.
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Remove the air box.
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Loosen and remove the M8x1 nut (1) and remove the
spring washer.
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Slide out the control lever (2) and set aside the two
bushings (3) and the torsion spring (4).
•
Remove the control lever (2) from the ball joint linkage
(5).
ASSEMBLY
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Fit the two bushings (3) and the torsion spring (4) on
the throttle body.
•
Fit the throttle valve control lever (2) on the throttle
valve axis.
NOTE Spray the spring (4) with temporary lubricant.
WARNING
Ensure that the ends of the torsion spring (4)
are fastened to the throttle body and to the
throttle valve control (2).
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Fit the spring washer.
NOTE Apply LOCTITE 243
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Tighten the M8x1 nut (1).
NOTE When reassembly is completed, ensure that the
levers turn freely.
The torsion spring must return the throttle valve control lever
(2) to its original position.
Check for axial play on the throttle valve control shaft
3 - 30
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to the nut threading (1) .
TUONO 1000