KTM 530 XCR-W USA Motorcycle User Manual


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