Checking The Throttle Cable Free Play; Valve Clearance - Yamaha TDM Twin 900 2008 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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1. Idle adjusting screw
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Engine idling speed:
1100–1200 r/min
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NOTE:
If the specified idling speed cannot be
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obtained as described above, have a
Yamaha dealer make the adjustment.
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Checking the throttle cable
free play
1. Throttle cable free play
The throttle cable free play should mea-
sure 3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in) at the
throttle grip. Periodically check the
throttle cable free play and, if neces-
sary, have a Yamaha dealer adjust it.
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Valve clearance

The valve clearance changes with use,
resulting in improper air-fuel mixture
and/or engine noise. To prevent this
from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
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