Adjusting The Throttle Cable Free Play; Adjusting The Valve Clearance - Yamaha 2001 YZF-R6N Owner's Manual

2. Check the engine idling speed
and, if necessary, adjust it to spec-
ification by turning the throttle stop
screw. To increase the engine
idling speed, turn the screw in di-
rection a. To decrease the engine
idling speed, turn the screw in di-
rection b.
Engine idling speed:
1,250–1,350 r/min
NOTE:
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If the specified idling speed cannot be
obtained as described above, have a
Yamaha dealer make the adjustment.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
a. Throttle cable free play
Adjusting the throttle cable
free play
The throttle cable free play should
measure 6–8 mm at the throttle grip.
Periodically check the throttle cable
free play and, if necessary, have a
Yamaha dealer adjust it.
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Adjusting the 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 intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
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