Checking The Throttle Cable Free Play; Valve Clearance - Yamaha RAPTOR YFM50RW Owner's Manual

throttle stop screw at the carburetor. To in-
crease the engine idling speed, turn the throt-
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tle stop screw in direction (a), and to decrease
it, turn the screw in direction (b).
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1. Throttle stop screw
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Engine idling speed:
1750–1850 r/min
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NOTE:
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If the specified idling speed cannot be obtained as
described above, have a Yamaha dealer make the
adjustment.
(b)
(a)
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Checking the throttle cable free play

The throttle cable free play should be checked at
the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
The throttle cable free play should measure 1.0–
3.0 mm (0.04–0.12 in) at the throttle lever. Period-
ically check the throttle cable free play and, if nec-
essary, have a Yamaha dealer adjust it.
1. Throttle lever free play
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Valve clearance

The valve clearance changes with use, resulting in
improper air-fuel mixture and/or engine noise. To
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