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CHK
ADJ
ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE CABLE FREE PLAY/
CHECKING THE SPARK PLUGS
e. Slide the rubber cover to its original posi-
tion.
WARNING
After adjusting the throttle cable free play,
turn the handlebar to the right and to the
left to ensure that this does not cause the
engine idling speed to change.
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4. Install:
• left side cover
• center cover
Refer to “SIDE COVER MOULDINGS AND
LEG SHIELD”.
CHECKING THE SPARK PLUGS
The following procedure applies to all of the
spark plugs.
1. Remove:
• center cover
• side cover (left and right)
• inner fender
Refer to “SIDE COVER MOULDINGS AND
LEG SHIELD”.
2. Disconnect:
• spark plug caps
3. Remove:
• spark plugs
CAUTION:
Before removing the spark plugs, blow
away any dirt accumulated in the spark
plug wells with compressed air to prevent it
from falling into the cylinders.
4. Check:
• spark plug type
Incorrect
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Change.
Spark plug type (manufacturer)
CR7E (NGK)
Summary of Contents for XP500
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Page 9: ...GEN INFO 1...
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Page 38: ...SPEC 2...
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Page 68: ...2 28 SPEC OIL FLOW DIAGRAMS 1 Oil strainer 2 Crankshaft...
Page 69: ...2 29 SPEC OIL FLOW DIAGRAMS 1 Clutch 2 Right main journal bearing 3 Main gallery plug...
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Page 327: ...ENG 5...
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