Honda CX500 1978 Shop Manual page 25

HONDA
Cx500
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
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Remove the left cylinder head cover.
Remove the crankshaft and timing hole caps
from the transmission and rear covers
respectively.
Slowly turn the crankshaft clockwise and align
the rotor "TL" mark with the pulser index
_
mark. Be sure the left piston is at TDC of the
compression stroke.
Loosen the cam chain tensioner lock bolt.
When this bolt
is
loosened, the cam chain
tensioner will automatically position itself to
provide the correct cam chain tension.
Retighten the lock bolt.
L
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fully closed to fully open positions at all
steering positions.
Check that the throttle grip automatically
returns from fully open to fully closed position
when released.
Adjust or replace, i f necessary.
THROTTLE OPERATION
Check that there is no deterioration, damage, or
kinks in the throttle cables, and that the
throttle grip free play is 2-6 mm (118-114
in) on
the outer edge of the throttle grip flange.
Check for smooth throttle qrip rotation from
Throttle grip free play can be adjusted at either
end of the throttle PULL cable. Major
adjustments must be made at the lower
adjuster. Adjust by loosening the adjuster lock
nut and turning the adjuster. Tighten the
locknut. Minor adjustments must be made at
the upper adjuster.
THROTTLE GRIP FREE PLAY:
2-6
mm
(118-114
in.)
LOWER ADJUSTER
Date of Issue: January, 1978
OHONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
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