Air Cleaner - Honda 1998 VT750C Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
Check for smooth operation of the SE valve knob.
Check for any deterioration or damage to the SE
valve cable.
Ifthe operation is not smooth, lubricate the SE valve
cable and SE valve knob sliding surface with a
commercially available cable lubricant or a light
weight oil.
To adjust the friction, pull the rubber cover away
and turn the adjuster.
Starting enrichment system operation can be
checked by the way the engine starts and runs:
• Difficulty in starting before the engine is warm up
(easy once it is warmed up): SE valve is not
completely opened.
• Idle speed is erratic even after warm-up (imperfect
combustion): SE valve is not completely closed.
When the above symptoms occur, inspect the SE
valve using the following procedure.
Remove the carburetor (page 5-8).
Loosen the SE valve nuts and remove them from
the carburetors.
Pull the SE valve knob all the way out to fully open
position and recheck for smooth operation of the
SE valve knob.
There should be no free play.
Check valve seat on the SE valve for damage.
Reinstall the SE valve in the reverse order of
removal.
AIR CLEANER
NOTE:
• The viscous paper element type air cleaner cannot
be cleaned because the element contains a dust
adhesive.
• If the motorcycle is used in wet or dusty areas,
more frequent inspections are required.
Remove the air cleaner housing cover bolts and
cover.
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RUBBER COVER
ADJUSTER