2011 Kawasaki KX250F Owners Manual - Page 53

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 51 Throttle Cable Throttle Cable Adjustment Inspect the throttle grip for smooth operation in all steering positions. Check and adjust the throttle cable in accordance with the Periodic Maintenance Chart. Check that the throttle grip has 2 ~ 3 mm (0.08 ~ 0.12 in.) of play and turns smoothly. • A. Adjusters B. Locknuts the engine idling, turn the handlebar both • With ways and check if handlebar movement changes the idle speed. If so, the throttle cable may be improperly adjusted or incorrectly routed, or damaged. Be sure to correct any of these conditions before riding. A. Throttle Grip B. 2 ~ 3 mm (0.08 ~ 0.12 in.) WARNING Operation with improperly adjusted, incorrectly routed, or damaged cables could result in an unsafe riding condition. Be sure the control cables are adjusted and routed correctly, and are free from damage. • If the play is incorrect, loosen the locknut on the upper end of the throttle cable and turn the adjuster to obtain the specified play. Then, tighten the locknut toward the adjuster.