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RB. Adjustment of Throttle Valve



RB. Adjustment of throttle valve

RB1




Preparations
- Remove the throttle switch from the throttle housing.
- Remove the throttle housing.
Clean the throttle housing and throttle valve.
- Undo the adjustment screw so that the valve closes completely.
- Undo the screws on the throttle valve so that the valve is held loosely in place.
Check that the throttle valve is facing the right way.
^ Continue with Adjustment of throttle valve RB2

RB2




Adjustment of throttle valve.
- Hold the throttle housing with the valve in a horizontal position.
Open and shut the throttle valve with the lever a few times so that the throttle valve centres in the throttle neck (open to about 1/3 aperture every time).
- Hold the throttle housing against the light.
Turn the valve with your fingers so that the opening is as uniform and small as possible
^ Continue with Adjustment of throttle spindle RB3.

RB3




Adjustment of throttle spindle
Check that the throttle spindle can be pushed back and forth with little resistance.
Adjust the throttle spindle so that it protrudes max. 22.5 mm (0.86 in) as in the illustration.

NOTE!
The indicated maximum measurement, 22.5 mm, may not be exceeded. Otherwise there is a risk that the throttle spindle may hit the TP switch.

- Tighten the throttle valve fixing screws 0.6 ± 0.1 Nm (5 ± 1 in. lbs).
- Tighten the adjustment screw until it touches the link arm.
- Screw in a further QUARTER turn.
- Tighten the lock nut while holding the adjusting screw, 0.6 ± 0.1 Nm (5 ± 1 in. lbs).
^ Continue with Assembly RB4.

RB4




Assembly
- Install the throttle housing on the intake manifold.
- Install the link rod and lock with the clamps.
- Connect all the hoses.
- Continue with RC. Adjustment of throttle switch. RC. Adjustment of Throttle Switch