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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 50
Checking play in the gas Bowden cable
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ದ 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 3… 5bmm (0.12… 0.2bin)
» If the gas Bowden cable play does not meet specifications:
ದ Adjust the gas Bowden cable play. ( P. 50)
Danger
Danger of poisoningಘExhaust gases are poisonous and can result in uncon-
sciousness and/or death.
ದ When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventila-
tion, and do not start or run the engine in a closed space.
ದ 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:
ದ Adjust the gas Bowden cable play. ( P. 50)
Adjusting the gas Bowden cable playbx
ದ Dismount the fuel tank. ( P. 70)
ದ Check gas Bowden cable route. ( P. 49)
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ದ Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
ದ Push back bellowsb
.
ದ Loosen nutb
. Turn adjusting screwb in as far as possible.
ದ Loosen nutb
. Turn adjusting screwb so that there is play in the gas Bowden ca-
ble at the throttle grip.
Specification
Play in gas Bowden cable 3… 5bmm (0.12… 0.2bin)
ದ Tighten nutb
.
ದ Press and hold the throttle grip in the closed setting. Turn adjusting screwb
out
until there is no play in the Bowden cableb
.
ದ Tighten nutb
.
ದ Push bellowsb
on. Check the throttle grip for smooth operation.
ದ Install the fuel tank. ( P. 70)
ದ Check play in the gas Bowden cable. ( P. 50)
Checking chain dirt
ದ Check the chain for coarse dirt accumulation.
» If the chain is very dirty:
ದ Clean the chain. ( P. 50)
Cleaning the chain
Warning
Danger of accidentsಘOil or grease on the tires reduces their grip.
ದ Remove oil and grease with a suitable cleaning material.
Warning
Danger of accidentsಘReduced braking due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
ದ Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
Warning
Environmental hazardಘProblem materials cause environmental damage.
ದ Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. according to regulations.