Cannondale S440 - Manual (Page 17)

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Printed : 8/15/02
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To accelerate the engine, rotate the grip towards you.
To decelerate the engine, turn the grip away from
you. When released the grip should spring back to
the idle position automatically.
Do the following before every ride:
Check the freeplay. Make sure the specified freeplay
is available in all handlebar positions. Adjust the
freeplay if necessary.
With the engine off, rotate the throttle from smaller to
larger openings and release the throttle. It should
close automatically to the idle position when release
at all positions and handlebar positions. It should
operat freely (e.g., without binding, dragging, or
sticking) and return to the closed position automati-
cally in all steering positions.
Adjusting the throttle freeplay
1. To adjust the freeplay, slide boot back to expose
lock ring and adjuster.
2. Loosen the lock ring, and turn the adjuster until
the specified freeplay is reached.
3. Tighten the lock ring securely, when finished, and
return the boot.
NOTE :
If the throttle can not be adjusted further and the
freeplay is still out of specification, consult an
authorized Cannondale Motorsports Dealer.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD(S)
(1) Stuck or damaged throttle
(2) Incorrect freeplay
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
(1) The throttle must return to the closed
position automatically when you release it. If
it sticks, you can lose the ability to acceler-
ate and decelerate the engine which could
result in an accident where you could be
seriously injured or killed.
(2) The throttle freeplay must be maintained
as specified, otherwise the engine speed
could increase when the handlebars are
turned or when the throttle is slightly
grasped. Either situation could result in an
unexpected acceleration of the engine where
you could be seriously injured or killed.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
(1) Test the operation of the throttle before
each ride. Make sure it operates smoothly
(with no sticking or binding) in all steering
positions. It should return automatically to
the closed position when released.
(2) Make sure the throttle freeplay is adjusted
as specified.
(1 & 2) If the throttle malfunctions or you can
not adjust the throttle to the specified free-
play, do not ride the vehicle. Contact an
authorized Cannondale Motorsports Dealer
for servicing.
1. Long rubber boot
2. Cable adjuster
3. Lock ring
a. Decrease freeplay
b. Increase freeplay
(1)
(a)
(b)
(2)
(3)