Checking The Throttle Cable Free Play; Valve Clearance; Tires - Yamaha TENERE XT660ZA Owner's Manual

Checking the throttle cable
free play
1. Throttle grip free play
The throttle cable free play should
measure 3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in) at
the inner edge of the throttle grip.
Periodically check the throttle cable
free play and, if necessary, have a
Yamaha dealer adjust it.
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Valve clearance

The valve clearance changes with
use, resulting in improper air-fuel mix-
ture and/or engine noise. To prevent
this from occurring, the valve clearan-
ce must be adjusted by a Yamaha
dealer at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
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Tires

To maximize the performance, durabi-
lity, and safe operation of your
motorcycle, note the following points
regarding the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be chec-
ked and, if necessary, adjusted befo-
re each ride.
WARNING
G
Operation of this vehicle with
improper tire pressure may
cause severe injury or death
from loss of control.
G
The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperatu-
re of the tires equals the
ambient temperature).
G The tire air pressure must be
adjusted in accordance with
the riding speed and with the
total weight of rider, passenger,
cargo, and accessories appro-
ved for this model.
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