Adjusting The Throttle Lever Free Play; Valve Clearance - Yamaha KODIAK 700 YFM70KDXG Owner's Manual

1. V-belt case drain plug
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Adjusting the throttle lever free play

The throttle lever free play should be checked and,
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if necessary, adjusted at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
The throttle lever free play should measure 3.0–5.0
mm (0.12–0.20 in) as shown. Periodically check
the throttle lever free play and, if necessary, adjust
it as follows.
1. Slide the rubber cover back.
2. Loosen the locknut.
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3. To increase the throttle lever free play, turn
the throttle lever free play adjusting bolt in di-
rection (a). To decrease the throttle lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in direction (b).
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(b)
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(a)
1. Rubber cover
2. Throttle lever free play adjusting bolt
3. Locknut
4. Throttle lever free play
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
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2WD
4WD
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