Checking And Cleaning The Throttle Bodies - Yamaha TMAX 2020 Service Manual

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CHECKING AND CLEANING THE THROTTLE
BODIES
TIP
Clean the throttle bodies only if they cannot be
synchronized using the bypass air screws. Be-
fore cleaning the throttle bodies, check the fol-
lowing items:
• Valve clearance
• Spark plug
• Air filter element
• Throttle body joint
• Fuel hose
• Exhaust system
• Cylinder head breather hose
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WARNING
If the throttle bodies are subjected to strong
shocks or dropped during cleaning, replace
them as a set.
1. Check:
• Throttle body
Cracks/damage  Replace the throttle bod-
ies as a set.
2. Clean:
• Throttle body
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NOTICE
• Observe the following precautions; other-
wise, the throttle bodies may not operate
properly.
• Do not subject the throttle bodies to exces-
sive force.
• Clean the throttle bodies in the recom-
mended cleaning solvent.
• Do not use any caustic carburetor cleaning
solution.
• Do not apply cleaning solvent directly to
any plastic parts, sensors, or seals.
• Be careful not to remove the white paint
mark that identifies the standard throttle
body.
• Do not turn the bypass air screws "a"; oth-
erwise, the throttle body synchronization
will be affected.
Recommended cleaning solvent
Yamaha Oil & Brake Cleaner
a. Place the throttle bodies on a flat surface
with the air filter case side facing up.
b. Install the caps (895-14169-00) onto the
hose fittings "a".
c. Hold the throttle valves in the open position.
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WARNING
When cleaning the throttle bodies, be careful
not to injure yourself on the throttle valves or
other components of the throttle bodies.
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NOTICE
• Do not open the throttle valves by supply-
ing electrical power to the throttle bodies.
• Do not use tools to open the throttle valves
or to keep them in the open position.
• Do not open the throttle valves quickly.
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d. Apply the recommended cleaning solvent
to the throttle valves and the inside of the
throttle bodies to remove any carbon de-
posits.
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THROTTLE BODY
a
a