Honda CRF450R 2009 Service Manual page 111

Minor adjustments can be made at the cable end
adjuster.
Turning the cable end adjuster in direction A will
increase freeplay and turning it in direction B will
decrease freeplay.
MAINTENANCE
CABLE END ADJUSTER
Major adjustments can be made with the in-line cable
~ LO = C= K=N = U = T = =====~-=====--==:::;'
adjuster located behind the number plate. ............
Loosen the adjuster lock nut and turn the adjuster.
Turning the adjuster in direction C will decrease
freeplay and turning it in direction D will increase
freeplay.
After adjustment. tighten the adjuster lock nul securely
while holding the adjuster.
Test ride to be sure the clutch operates properly without
slipping or dragging.
If proper freeplay cannot
be
obtained using both
procedures or the clutch slips during the test ride,
disassemble and inspect the clutch (page 11-10).
CONTROL CABLES
Remove the dust cover.
Remove the throttle housing bolts.
Disconnect the throttle cables from the throttle pipe,
and remove the throttle housing .
I/Is
not
necessary
Thoroughly lubricate Ihe cable ends with a
10
lubncate the
commercially available cable lubricant.
entire cable.
If the throtlle operation is not smooth, replace the cable.
Be sure the throttle returns freely from fully open to fully
closed automatically, in all steering positions.
Release Ihe clutch lever cover,
Turn the adjuster, and remove the clutch cable.
Disconnect the clutch cable from Ihe levers.
II
is not necessary
Thoroughly lubricate the cable ends with a
to lubricate the
commercially available cable lubricant.
entire cable.
If the dulch lever operation is not smooth, replace the
cable.
ADJUSTER
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