Operation Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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1. Loosen the locknut.
2. To increase the throttle cable free
play, turn the adjusting nut in di-
rection a. To decrease the throttle
cable free play, turn the adjusting
nut in direction b.
3. Tighten the locknut.
NOTE:
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After adjusting the throttle free play, be
sure to place the cable cover in the
original position.
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Adjusting the valve clearance
The valve clearance changes with use,
resulting in improper air-fuel mixture
and/or engine noise. To prevent this
from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
1. Throttle cable free play adjusting nut
2. Locknut
3. Cable cover
c. Throttle cable free play
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