Yamaha Z150P Supplementary Service Manual page 114

LOWR
BACKLASH (REGULAR ROTATION MODELS)
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BACKLASH
(REGULAR ROTATION MODELS)
NOTE:
• Do not install the water pump compo-
nents when measuring the backlash.
• Measure both the forward and reverse
gear backlashes.
• If both the forward and reverse gear back-
lashes are larger than specification, the
pinion may be too high.
• If both the forward and reverse gear back-
lashes are smaller than specification, the
pinion may be too low.
MEASURING THE FORWARD GEAR
BACKLASH
1. Measure:
• Forward gear backlash
Out of specification → Adjust.
Forward gear backlash
Except for Z150Q/VZ150,
Z175H/VZ175
0.25 - 0.46 mm
(0.010 - 0.018 in)
For Z150Q/VZ150
0.72 - 1.01 mm
(0.028 - 0.040 in)
For Z175H/VZ175
0.67 - 0.94 mm
(0.026 - 0.037 in)
Measuring steps
(1) Set the shift rod into the neutral posi-
tion.
Shift rod wrench
YB-06052 / 90890-06052
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