Cables And Fittings; Cable Maintenance; Throttle Maintenance - Yamaha XZ550RJ 1982 Service Manual

CABLES AND FITTINGS

Cable maintenance

NOTE:
See "MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION" interval
charts. Cable maintenance is primarily concerned
with preventing deterioration and providing proper
lubrication to allow the cable to move freely within
its housing. Cable removal is straight forward and
uncomplicated. Removal is not discussed within this
section.
WARNING:
Cable routing is very important. For details of
cable routing, see the "CABLE ROUTING" at the
end of this manual. Improperly routed or ad-
justed cables may make the motorcycle unsafe
for operation.
1. Remove the cable.
2. Check for free movement of the cable within
its housing.
check for frayed strands or kinking
cable. If damage
cable.
3. To lubricate the cable, hold it in a verti-
cal position. Apply lubricant to the uppermost
end of the cable. Leave it in the vertical posi-
tion until the lubricant appears at the bottom.
Allow any excess to drain, and reinstall the
cable.
NOTE:
Choice of a lubricant depends upon conditions and
preferences. However, a semi-drying chain and ca-
ble lubricant will perform adequately under most
conditions.

Throttle maintenance

1. Remove the phillips head screws from the
throttle housing assembly and separate the
two halves of housing.
2. Disconnect the cable end from the throttle
grip assembly, and remove the grip assem-
bly.
If movement is obstructed,
is evident, replace the
3. Wash
check all contact surfaces for burrs or other
damage. (Also clean and inspect the right-
hand end of the handlebar.)
4. Lubricate all contact surfaces with a light
coat of lithium-base grease and reassem-
ble.
NOTE:
Tighten the housing screws evenly to maintain an
even gap between the two halves.
5. Check for smooth throttle operation and
quick spring return. Make certain that the
housing does not rotate on the handlebar.
of the
all parts in a mild solvent, and
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