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FUEL LINE
Remove the seat
(page
2-4).
Remove
the fuel tank cover (page
2-6).
Turn
over the
rubber
seat.
Check the fuel tine for
deterioration, damage
or
leakage.
Replace
the
fuel
line
if
necessary.
THROTTLE OPERATION
Check
for
any deterioration or damage to the
throt-
t
le cable. Check the
throttle lever
for smooth opera-
tion.
Check the throttle opens and automatically closes in
all steering positions.
If the throttle lever does not return properly. lubri-
cate the throttle
cable
and
overhaul
and lubricate
the
throttle housing.
For
cable lubrication: Disconnect the throttle
cable
at its upper end. Thoroughly lubricate the cable and
its pivot point
with
a commercially
available cable
lubricant
or a
l
ight weight oiL
If
the throttle lever still
does
not
return
properly,
replace
the throttle cable.
With the engine idling. turn the handlebar all the
way to the right and
left
to ensure that the
idle
speed does not change. If
idle speed increases,
check the throttle lever freeplay
and
the throttle
cable
connection.
Measure the throttle lever freeplay at the tip of the
throttle lever.
THROTTLE LEVER
FREEPLAV:
3
-
8 mm
(1/8 - 5116 inl
Throttle lever freeplay can be adjusted at either end
of the throttle
cable.
Minor
adjustments are made
with the upper
adjuster.
Loosen the
lock
nut,
turn the
adjuster
as required
and tighten the lock nut.
Install the rubber boot.
Major adjustments are made
with
the lower
adjuster.
Remove
the seat !page 2-4).
Slide the
rubber boot
off the
adjuster.
Loosen
the
lock
nut,
turn the adjuster as
required
and tighten
the lock
nut.
Recheck the throttle operation and
install
the seat
(page
2-41.
MAINTENANCE
RUBBER
BOOT
3-5
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