Checking The Spark Plugs - Yamaha 2007 XP500 Service Manual

Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
3. Adjust:
Throttle cable free play
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NOTE:
When the throttle is opened, the accelerator ca-
ble "1" is pulled.
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Throttle body side
a. Loosen the locknut "1" on the decelerator ca-
ble.
b. Loosen the locknut "2" on the accelerator ca-
ble.
c. Turn the adjusting nut "3" in direction "a" or
"b" until the specified throttle cable free play
is obtained.
Direction "a"
Throttle cable free play is increased.
Direction "b"
Throttle cable free play is decreased.
d. Tighten the locknuts "1", "3".
NOTE:
If the specified throttle cable free play cannot be
obtained on the throttle body side of the cable,
use the adjusting nut on the handlebar side.
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Handlebar side
a. Loosen the locknut "1".
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2
b
3
a
b. Turn the adjusting nut "2" in direction "a" or
"b" until the specified throttle cable free play
is obtained.
Direction "a"
Throttle cable free play is increased.
Direction "b"
Throttle cable free play is decreased.
c. Tighten the locknut "1".
d. Slide the rubber cover to its original position.
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WARNING
After adjusting the throttle cable free play,
turn the handle bar 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
G
Center cover
G
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
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CHECKING THE SPARK PLUGS

The following procedure applies to all of the
spark plugs.
1. Remove:
Center cover
G
Side cover (left and right)
G
inner fender
G
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Disconnect:
Spark plug cap
G
3. Remove:
Spark plug
G
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CAUTION:
Before removing the spark plugs, blow away
any dirt accumulated in the spark plug wells
with compressed air to prevent it from falling
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ENGINE
2
a
1 b