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Introduction |
Nothing ruins a trail ride faster than a throttle that refuses to snap back. Most riders run into this at some point: dirt, rain, and normal wear cause the throttle cable or housing to stick. Over time, throttlethese components can become ***worn, sticky, or damaged — making the bike difficult or even unsafe to operate. Issues like frayed cables, stuck throttle grips, or improper cable tension can cause loss of control or engine performance problems.*** | | IfThis guide shows you needhow to replace the entire throttle assembly on youra Coleman CT200U-‑AB Mini Bikeminibike so you can get back to reliable, follow the stepsresponsive riding in this guideunder an hour. | | | ***Before you begin***, make sure the bike is turned off and has had time to cool down if it was recently used. | | | | === ***Key Terminology*** === | | * ***Throttle housing*** – 2‑piece plastic shell that holds the grip and cable end on the handlebar. | | * ***Ferrule*** – The metal collar crimped to the throttle‑cable sheath. | | * ***Carburetor linkage*** – The lever on the carb accepting the inner cable. | | * ***Free play*** – Small rotational slack at the grip (1–2 mm) before the cable pulls. | | == ***Hot engines & moving parts can cause serious injury.*** == | | == ‑ Let the engine cool completely. == | | == ‑ Remove the spark‑plug boot ''before'' you start. == | | == ‑ Wear safety glasses and gloves at all times. == |
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