Air Filter Element; Checking The Throttle Grip Free Play; Valve Clearance - Yamaha Star Stratoliner 2013 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

Air filter element

The air filter element must be replaced
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Have a Yamaha dealer replace the air
filter element.
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Checking the throttle grip free
play
1. Throttle grip free play
The throttle grip free play should mea-
sure 4.0–6.0 mm (0.16–0.24 in) at the
inner edge of the throttle grip. Periodi-
cally check the throttle grip free play
and, if necessary, have a Yamaha deal-
er 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
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maintenance and lubrication chart.
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