2012 Kawasaki KFX450R Owners Manual - Page 108

2012 Kawasaki KFX450R Manual

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106 MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT the engine. • Stop Install the spark arrester in place. • Reinstall the rear end cap. • Throttle Cable There must be free play in the throttle mechanism. Measure the distance the throttle lever moves before the engine begins to pick up speed. Free play should be 2 ∼ 3 mm (0.08 ∼ 0.12 in.). j A. 2 ∼ 3 mm (0.08 ∼ 0.12 in.) Adjustment the rubber cover off of the adjuster at the • Slide throttle case. the locknut and turn the throttle cable up• Loosen per adjuster to obtain the specified free play. • Tighten the locknut and reinstall the rubber cover.

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106
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
j
Stop the engine.
Install the spark arrester in place.
Reinstall the rear end cap.
Throttle Cable
There must be free play in the throttle mechanism.
Measure the distance the throttle lever moves before
the engine begins to pick up speed. Free play should
be 2
3 mm (0.08
0.12 in.).
A. 2
3 mm (0.08
0.12 in.)
Adjustment
Slide the rubber cover off of the adjuster at the
throttle case.
Loosen the locknut and turn the throttle cable up-
per adjuster to obtain the specified free play.
Tighten the locknut and reinstall the rubber cover.