Checking The Connecting Arm And Relay Arm; Checking And Lubricating The Cables; Adjusting The Throttle Grip Free Play - Yamaha WR450FB 2012 Owner's Service Manual

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Compression damping (for slow compres-
sion damping)
ECA13590
NOTICE
Never go beyond the maximum or minimum
adjustment positions.
1. Adjust:
• Compression damping (for slow compres-
sion damping)
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a. Turn the adjusting screw "1" in direction "a"
or "b".
Direction "a"
Compression damping (for slow com-
pression damping) is increased (sus-
pension is harder).
Direction "b"
Compression damping (for slow com-
pression damping) is decreased (sus-
pension is softer).
Compression damping adjusting
positions (for slow compression
damping)
Maximum
Fully turned in
Standard
10 click (s) out*
Minimum
20 click (s) out*
* With the adjusting screw fully turned in
a
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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EAS1DX3118
CHECKING THE CONNECTING ARM AND
RELAY ARM
Refer to "CHECKING THE CONNECTING
ARM AND RELAY ARM" on page 5-65.
EAS1DX3119
CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE CA-
BLES
The following procedure applies to all of the in-
ner and outer cables.
EWA13270
WARNING
Damaged outer cable may cause the cable
to corrode and interfere with its movement.
Replace damaged outer cable and inner ca-
bles as soon as possible.
1. Check:
• Outer cable
Damage Replace.
2. Check:
• Cable operation
Rough movement
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil or a suitable cable lu-
bricant
TIP
Hold the cable end upright and pour a few
drops of lubricant into the cable sheath or use
a suitable lubricating device.
EAS1DX3120
ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE GRIP FREE
PLAY
TIP
Prior to adjusting the throttle grip free play, the
engine idling speed should be adjusted proper-
ly.
a
Lubricate.