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MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Throttle grip
The throttle grip controls the throttle valve
inside the carburetor, if the throttle grip has
excessive play, this may be due to either cable
stretch or maladjustment, this will cause a delay
in throttle response, especially at low engine
speed. Also, the throttle valve may not open
fully at full throttle. On the other hand, if the
throttle grip has no play, the throttle will be
hard to control, and the idle speed will be
erratic. Check the throttle grip play in
accordance with the periodic maintenance
chart, and adjust the play if necessary.
Inspection
Check that the throttle grip turns smoothly and
there is 2 - 3 mm throttle grip play when lightly
turning the throttle grip back and forth.
A. Throttle grip
B. 2 – 3 mm
If there is improper play, adjust it.
Throttle cable adjustment
Pull the rubber boot off the end of the
throttle cable.
Loosen the locknut on the upper end of the
throttle cable and turn the adjuster to
obtain the specified play.