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CHK
ADJ
ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE CABLE FREE PLAY
2. Remove:
• rider seat
Refer to “SEATS”.
• fuel tank
Refer to “FUEL TANK”.
• air filter case
Refer to “AIR FILTER CASE”.
3. Adjust:
• throttle cable free play
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NOTE:
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When the throttle is opened, the accelerator
cable 1 is pulled.
Carburetor side
a. Loosen the locknut 2 on the decelerator
cable.
b. Turn the adjusting nut 3 in direction a or
b to take up any slack on the decelerator
cable.
c. Loosen the locknut 4 on the accelerator
cable.
d. Turn the adjusting nut 5 in direction a or
b until the specified throttle cable free play
is obtained.
e. Tighten the locknuts.
NOTE:
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If the specified throttle cable free play cannot
be obtained on the carburetor side of the
cable, use the adjusting nut on the handlebar
side.
Direction
a
Throttle cable free play
is increased.
Direction
b
Throttle cable free play
is decreased.
Handlebar side
a. Slide back the rubber cover 1.
b. Loosen the locknut 2.
c. Turn the adjusting nut 3 in direction a or
b until the specified throttle cable free play
is obtained.