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FUEL SYSTEM 3-9
Throttle Lever and Cable
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Swing t he throttle control lever so that the carburetor throt-
tle valve is fully open. Turn the throttle limiter screw [A]
until it is spaced about 1 mm (0.04 in.) [B] away from the
throttle lever stop [C]. Tighten the locknut [D].
NOTE
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Refer to the Owner’s Manual for the function of the throt-
tle limiter and adjustment procedure of it.
WARNING
Operation with an improperly assembled throttle
case could result in an unsafe riding condition.
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Check the throttle lever free play (see Throttle Lever Free
Play Inspection in Periodic Maintenance chapter).
Throttle Cable Installation
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Lubricate the throttle cable before installation.
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Route the cable correctly according to the Appendix chap-
ter.
WARNING
Operation with an improperly adjusted, incorrectly
routed, or dam aged cable could result in an unsafe
riding condition.
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Check the throttle cable ( see Throttle Lever Free Play In-
spection in Periodic Maintenance chapter).
Throttle Case Inspection
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With the throttle cable disconnected from the throttle
lever, the lever should move freely and return smoothly
by spring.
If the lever is heavy, disassemble the throttle case, clean
and lubricate the throttle case.
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Examine the lever and case for cracks. Replace the case
assembly if it is cracked.
Throttle Cable Lub rication and Inspection
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Whenever the throttle cable i s removed or in accordance
with the Periodic Maintenance Chart in the Periodic Main-
tenance chapter, lubricate the cable .
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Refer to the General Lubrication i n the Periodic Mainte-
nance chapter for t he cable lubrication and inspection.