Steering Cable Inspection And Adjustment - Yamaha WaveRunner FX140 Service Manual

Steering cable inspection and
adjustment
1. Check:
• Jet thrust nozzle clearance a, b
Difference → Adjust.
Checking steps:
• Set the control grip in the neutral position.
• Turn the handlebar lock to lock.
• Measure the clearances a and b.
• If a and b clearances are not even,
adjust the cable joint.
2. Adjust:
• Steering cable joint (handle end)
Adjustment steps:
• Set the control grip in the neutral position.
• Loosen the locknut 1.
• Disconnect the cable joint 2 from the ball
joint 3.
• Turn the cable joint 2 in or out for adjust-
ing clearances a and b.
Turn in
Turn out
WARNING
The cable joint must be screwed in more
than 8 mm (0.31 in).
• Connect the cable joint and tighten the
locknut.
Locknut:
6.4 N • m (0.64 kgf • m, 4.6 ft • lb)
30
Clearance a is increased.
Clearance b is increased.