Adjusting The Throttle Cable Free Play; Adjusting The Valve Clearance - Yamaha XT250T Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Adjusting the throttle cable
free play
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(b)
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(a)
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1. Locknut
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2. Adjusting nut
The throttle cable free play should mea-
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sure 3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in) at the
throttle grip. Periodically check the
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throttle cable free play and, if neces-
sary, adjust it as follows.
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NOTE:
The engine idling speed must be cor-
rectly adjusted before checking and ad-
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justing the throttle cable free play.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. To increase the throttle cable free
play, turn the adjusting nut in direc-
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cable free play, turn the adjusting
nut in direction (b).
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1. Throttle cable free play
3. Tighten the locknut.

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
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maintenance and lubrication chart.
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