Yamaha YZF-R1B 2012 Service Manual page 383

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If the protector "a" is scratched or damaged,
replace the throttle bodies as a set.
2. Clean:
• Throttle bodies
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Observe the following precautions; other-
wise, the throttle bodies may not operate
properly.
• Do not open the throttle valves quickly.
• Do not subject the throttle bodies to
excessive force.
• Clean the throttle bodies with a cloth
which petroleum-based solvent is applied
on.
• Do not use any caustic carburetor clean-
ing solution.
• Do not apply cleaning solvent directly to
any plastic parts, sensors, or seals.
• Do not directly push the throttle valves to
open them.
• Do not touch the bypass air screw "a"
with a white paint mark; otherwise, the
throttle body synchronization will be
affected.
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a. Place the throttle bodies on a flat surface
with the air filter case side facing up.
b. Install the caps (895-14169-00) onto the
hose fittings "a".
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THROTTLE BODIES
c. Push the lever in the direction shown in the
illustration to hold the throttle valves in the
open position.
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WARNING
When cleaning the throttle bodies, be care-
ful not to injure yourself on the throttle
valves or other components of the throttle
bodies.
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Do not open the throttle valves by supply-
ing electrical power to the throttle bodies.
d. Apply a petroleum-based solvent to the
throttle valves and the inside of the throttle
bodies to remove any carbon deposits.
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• Do not allow any petroleum-based solvent to
enter the opening for the injectors.
• Do not apply any petroleum-based solvent to
the portions of the throttle valve shafts
between the throttle bodies.
e. Remove the carbon deposits from the
inside of each throttle body in a downward
direction, from the air filter case side of the
throttle body to the engine side.
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