ECA10480
CAUTION
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Make sure that the air filter ele-
ment is properly seated in the
air filter case.
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The engine should never be
operated without the air filter
element installed, otherwise
the piston(s) and/or cylinder(s)
may become excessively worn.
7. Install the air filter case cover by
installing the screws.
8. Install the screw clamp and the
screws that fasten the air filter
case to the crankcase.
EAU21300
Adjusting the carburetor
The carburetor is an important part of
the engine and requires very sophisti-
cated adjustment. Therefore, all car-
buretor adjustments should be left to
a Yamaha dealer, who has the neces-
sary professional knowledge and
experience.
EAU21370
Adjusting the throttle cable
free play
The throttle cable free play should
measure 2 ~ 5 mm (0,8 ~ 0,20 in) at
the throttle grip. Periodically check
the throttle cable free play and, if
necessary, adjust it as follows.
NOTE:
The engine idling speed must be
correctly adjusted before checking
and adjusting the throttle cable free
play.
1. Locknut
2. Adjuster
3. Free play
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. To increase the throttle cable free
play, turn the adjusting nut in
direction (a). To decrease the
throttle cable free play, turn the
adjusting nut in direction (b).
3. Tighten the locknut.
EAU33600
Tires
To maximize the performance, durabi-
lity, and safe operation of your vehi-
cle, note the following points regar-
ding the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be chec-
ked and, if necessary, adjusted befo-
re each ride.
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