Adjusting The Throttle Lever Free Play - Yamaha YFM70RSBG Owner's Manual

3. Check the engine idling speed and, if neces-
sary, adjust it to specification by turning the
idle adjusting screw. To increase the engine
idling speed, turn the idle adjusting screw in
direction (a), and to decrease it, turn the
screw in direction (b).
(b)
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1. Idle adjusting screw
Engine idling speed:
1500–1700 r/min
1
(a)
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If the specified idling speed cannot be obtained as
described above, have a Yamaha dealer make the
adjustment.
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Adjusting the throttle lever free play

The throttle lever free play should be checked and,
if necessary, adjusted at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
The throttle lever free play should measure 2.0–4.0
mm (0.08–0.16 in) as shown. Periodically check
the throttle lever free play and, if necessary, adjust
it as follows.
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The engine idling speed must be checked, and
adjusted if necessary, before adjusting the throttle
lever free play.
1. Slide the rubber cover back.
2. Loosen the locknut.
3. To increase the throttle lever free play, turn
the throttle lever free play adjusting bolt in di-
rection (a). To decrease the throttle lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in direction (b).
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