Kawasaki STX-15F service manual Throttle Case and Cable Lubrication, Throttle Cable Inspection

FUEL SYSTEM (DFI) 3-69

Throttle Lever, Cable and Case

•Tighten:

Torque - Throttle Case Mounting Screws: 3.9 N·m (0.40 kgf·m, 34 in·lb)

•Route the following correctly (see Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing in Appendix chapter).

Throttle Cable

Steering Cable

Fuel Tank Vent Hose Start/Stop Switch Leads Buzzer Leads Multifunction Meter Leads

•Adjust the following. Throttle Cable

•Check that the throttle lever moves smoothly from full open to close, and the throttle closes quickly and com- pletely in all steering positions by return spring.

If the throttle lever does not return properly, check the throttle routing, cable adjustments, and cable damage. Then lubricate the throttle cable.

•Run the engine at the idle speed, and turn the handlebar all the way to the right and left to ensure that the idle speed does not change.

If the idle speed increases, check the throttle cable ad- justment and the cable routing.

Throttle Case and Cable Lubrication

•Refer to the Lubrication in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.

Throttle Cable Inspection

•Refer to the Lubrication in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.