Yamaha Waverunner FX 160 Service Manual page 104

INSP
ADJ
CONTROL SYSTEM
2. Adjust:
• Throttle lever free play
Adjustment steps:
NOTE:
• When not replacing the throttle cable or
removing the cable from the throttle body,
adjust the throttle cable free play by fol-
lowing steps (f) through (j).
• When replacing the throttle cable or
removing the cable from the throttle body,
adjust the throttle cable free play by fol-
lowing steps (a) through (k).
a. Remove the air filter case cover 1 and
ribbon sub assemblies.
b. Loosen the locknut 2.
c. Turn the adjusting nut 3 to adjust the
length a.
Throttle cable installation length:
24.4 ± 1.0 mm (0.96 ± 0.04 in)
NOTE:
Apply locking agent (LOCTITE) to the
threads of the adjusting nut 3.
d. Remove the handlebar cover.
e. Loosen the locknut 4.
f. Turn the adjuster 5 in or out until the
specified free play is obtained.
Turn in
Turn out
g. Tighten the locknut.
NOTE:
• When adjusting the throttle cable at the
throttle body, fully open the throttle lever
and check that the butterfly valve is fully
open.
• If the throttle cable free play cannot be
adjusted properly, replace the throttle
cable.
3-4
Free play is increased.
Free play is decreased.
E