Yamaha V Star 950 Service Manual page 112

2. Check:
• Cable operation
Rough movement → Lubricate or
replace.
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil or a suitable cable
lubricant
TIP
Hold the cable end upright and pour a few
drops of lubricant into the cable sheath or use
a suitable lubricating device.
EAS5S71037
CHECKING THE THROTTLE CABLE OPER-
ATION
1. Check:
• Throttle cable operation
Dysfunctional → Check the throttle cable,
throttle grip and throttle body.
Refer to "CHECKING AND LUBRICAT-
ING THE CABLES" on page 3-26, "HAN-
DLEBAR" on page 4-44 and "THROTTLE
BODIES" on page 6-6.
TIP
The throttle grip must turn smoothly when turn-
ing. When releasing the hands from the full
throttle grip, it has to return to the base posi-
tion smoothly.
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ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE CABLE FREE
PLAY
TIP
Prior to adjusting the throttle cable free play,
the engine idling speed and throttle body syn-
chronization should be adjusted properly.
1. Check:
• Throttle cable free play "a"
Out of specification → Adjust.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Throttle cable free play
4.0–6.0 mm (0.16–0.24 in)
2. Remove:
• Rider seat
• Side cover (cylinder head)
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page
4-1.
• Fuel tank
Refer to "FUEL TANK" on page 6-1.
3. Adjust:
• Throttle cable free play
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Throttle body side
a. Loosen the locknut "1" on the accelerator
cable.
b. Turn the adjusting nut "2" in direction "a" or
"b" until the specified throttle cable free
play is obtained.
Direction "a"
Throttle cable free play is increased.
Direction "b"
Throttle cable free play is decreased.
c. Tighten the locknut.
TIP
If the specified throttle cable free play cannot
be obtained on the throttle body side of the
cable, use the adjusting nut on the handlebar
side.
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Handlebar side
a. Loosen the locknut "1".
b. Turn the adjusting nut "2" in direction "a" or
"b" until the specified throttle cable free
play is obtained.
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