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1. Air filter element
3. Insert a new air filter element into
the air filter case. NOTICE: Make
sure that the air filter element
is properly seated in the air fil-
ter case. The engine should
never be operated without the
air filter element installed,
otherwise the piston(s) and/or
cylinder(s) may become exces-
sively worn.
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4. Install the air filter case cover by
installing the bolts.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Adjusting the throttle cable
free play
1. Throttle cable free play
The throttle cable free play should
measure 1.5–3.5 mm (0.06–0.14 in) at
the throttle grip. Periodically check
the throttle cable free play and, if
necessary, adjust it as follows.
TIP
The engine idling speed must be
correctly adjusted before checking
and adjusting the throttle cable free
play.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. To increase the throttle cable free
play, turn the adjusting nut in
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direction (a). To decrease the
throttle cable free play, turn the
adjusting nut in direction (b).
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting nut
3. Tighten the locknut.
b
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a
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