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THROTTLE CABLES

GENERAL
Lubricate throttle control cables with LUBIT-8 TUFOIL
CHAIN AND CABLE LUBE (Part No. 94968-85TV).
Check throttle cable adjustment before every ride.
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WARNING
Throttle cables must not pull tight when handlebars are
turned fully to left or right fork stops. Be sure wires and
throttle cables are clear of fork stops at steering head so
they will not be pinched when fork is turned against
stops. Steering must be smooth and free with no binding
or interference. Anything interfering with carburetor
operation can cause loss of vehicle control which could
result in death or serious injury.
ADJUSTMENT
With engine running, turn handlebars through full range of
travel. If engine speed changes during this maneuver, adjust
throttle cables as follows:
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1. Cable adjuster lock
2. Cable adjuster
3. Throttle control cable
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Figure 1-40. Throttle Cables
1. See Figure 1-40. Slide rubber boot (5) off cable adjuster
(2).
2. Loosen cable adjuster lock (1) on each adjuster.
3. Turn adjusters (2) in direction which will shorten cable
housings to minimum length.
4. Point front wheel straight ahead. Twist throttle control
grip to fully open position; hold in position.
5. Turn adjuster on throttle control cable (3) until throttle
cam stop touches carburetor stop plate. Tighten adjuster
lock on throttle control cable adjuster; release throttle
control grip.
6. Turn handlebars fully to right. Turn adjuster on idle con-
trol cable (4) until end of cable housing just touches the
carburetor cable guide.
7. Twist and release throttle control grip a few times. Carbu-
retor throttle must return to idle position each time throt-
tle grip is released. If this is not the case, turn adjuster on
idle control cable (4) (shortening cable housing) until
throttle control functions properly.
8. Tighten adjuster lock on idle control cable adjuster.
Recheck operation of throttle control (Step 7).
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4. Idle control cable
5. Rubber boot
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