Checking The Engine Idling Speed; Checking The Throttle Cable Free Play; Valve Clearance - Yamaha Tmix XP500Y Owner's Manual

Checking the engine idling
speed
The engine idling speed must be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted by
a Yamaha dealer at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
Engine idling speed:
1100–1300 r/min
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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
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maintenance and lubrication chart.
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