KTM 450 SMR - Manual (Page 35)

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Checking gas Bowden cable route
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ಥ The two gas Bowden cables must run parallel behind the handlebar down to the
frame. They must be routed directly on the frame above the tank bearing to the car-
buretor.

Checking play in the gas Bowden cable
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ಥ 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… 5 ‘mm (0.12… 0.2‘in)
» If the gas Bowden cable play does not meet specifications:
ಥ
Adjust the gas Bowden cable play. ( P. 33)
Danger
Danger of poisoning ಗExhaust gases are poisonous and can result in uncon-
sciousness and/or death.
ಥ When running the engine, always make sure there is sufficient ventila-
tion, and do not start or run the engine in a closed space.
ಥ 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:
ಥ
Adjust the gas Bowden cable play. ( P. 33)

Adjusting the gas Bowden cable play ‘
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ಥ Dismount the fuel tank. ( P. 53)
ಥ Check gas Bowden cable route. ( P. 33)
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ಥ Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
ಥ Push back bellows ‘  .
ಥ Loosen nut ‘  . Turn adjusting screw ‘  in as far as possible.
ಥ Loosen nut ‘  . Turn adjusting screw ‘  so that there is play in the gas Bowden ca-
ble at the throttle grip.
Specification
Play in gas Bowden cable 3… 5 ‘mm (0.12… 0.2‘in)
ಥ Tighten nut ‘  .
ಥ Press and hold the throttle grip in the closed setting. Turn adjusting screw ‘  out
until there is no play in the Bowden cable ‘ .
ಥ Tighten nut ‘  .
ಥ Push bellows ‘  on. Check the throttle grip for smooth operation.
ಥ Install the fuel tank. ( P. 54)
ಥ Check play in the gas Bowden cable. ( P. 33)