Checking Gas Bowden Cable Route; Checking Play In The Gas Bowden Cable; Adjusting The Gas Bowden Cable Play - KTM 450 SMR Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Checking gas Bowden cable route

Checking play in the gas Bowden cable

Adjusting the gas Bowden cable play

The two gas Bowden cables must run parallel behind the handlebar down to the
frame. They must be routed directly on the frame above the tank bearing to the car-
buretor.
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Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position. Move the throttle grip back and
forth slightly to ascertain the play in the gas Bowden cable.
Play in gas Bowden cable
» If the gas Bowden cable play does not meet specifications:
Adjust the gas Bowden cable play. (
Danger
Danger of poisoning Exhaust gases are poisonous and can result in uncon-
sciousness 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 a closed space.
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:
Adjust the gas Bowden cable play. (
x
Dismount the fuel tank. (
Check gas Bowden cable route. (
Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
Push back bellows
Loosen nut
Loosen nut
ble at the throttle grip.
Specification
Play in gas Bowden cable
Tighten nut
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Press and hold the throttle grip in the closed setting. Turn adjusting screw
until there is no play in the Bowden cable
Tighten nut
Push bellows
Install the fuel tank. (
Check play in the gas Bowden cable. (
P. 53)
P. 33)
.
. Turn adjusting screw in as far as possible.
. Turn adjusting screw so that there is play in the gas Bowden ca-
.
.
on. Check the throttle grip for smooth operation.
P. 54)
P. 33)
3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
P. 33)
P. 33)
3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
.
33
out