Valve Clearance; Adjusting The Drive Select Lever Safety System Cable; Checking The Front And Rear Brake Pads - Yamaha GRIZZLY 700 YFM7FGPY Owner's Manual

TIP
The engine idling speed must be checked, and ad-
justed if necessary, before adjusting the throttle ca-
ble free play.
1. Slide the rubber cover back.
2. Loosen the locknut.
3. To increase the throttle cable free play, turn
the throttle cable free play adjusting bolt in di-
rection (a). To decrease the throttle cable free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in direction (b).
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(b)
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(a)
1. Rubber cover
2. Throttle cable free play adjusting bolt
3. Locknut
4. Throttle cable free play
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2WD
4WD
4. Tighten the locknut.
5. Slide the rubber cover to its original position.
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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 inter-
vals specified in the periodic maintenance and lu-
brication chart.
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Adjusting the drive select lever safety
system cable
The drive select lever safety system cable stretch-
es with use, which can result in improper function.
Therefore, the safety system cable should be
checked and adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the
intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
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Checking the front and rear brake pads

The front and rear brake pads must be checked for
wear at the intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart. Each brake pad is
provided with a wear indicator groove, which al-
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