Checking The Throttle Grip Free Play; Valve Clearance - Yamaha XV17ASA Owner's Manual

1. Hose
10. Install the air filter case bolts.
11. Push the air filter case onto the air
filter case joint, and then tighten
the clamp screw.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Checking the throttle grip free
play
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1. Throttle grip free play
The throttle grip free play should mea-
sure 4.0–6.0 mm (0.16–0.24 in) at the
inner edge of the throttle grip. Periodi-
cally check the throttle grip free play
and, if necessary, have a Yamaha deal-
er adjust it.
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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
maintenance and lubrication chart.
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