Owner`s manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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4. Insert the air filter element into the
air filter case as shown.
CAUTION:
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● Make sure that the air filter ele-
ment is properly seated in the
air filter case.
● The engine should never be op-
erated without the air filter ele-
ment installed, otherwise the
piston(s) and/or cylinder(s) may
become excessively worn.
5. Install the air filter case cover by
aligning the match marks and in-
stalling the screws.
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Adjusting the carburetors
The carburetors are important parts of
the engine and emission control sys-
tem, which require very sophisticated
adjustment. Therefore, all carburetor
adjustments should be left to a Yamaha
dealer, who has the necessary profes-
sional knowledge and experience.
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Adjusting the throttle cable
free play
The throttle cable free play should mea-
sure 4.0–6.0 mm (0.16–0.24 in) at the
throttle grip. Periodically check the
throttle cable free play and, if neces-
sary, have a Yamaha dealer adjust it.
1. Match marks
1. Throttle cable free play
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