Checking The Throttle Cable Free Play; Valve Clearance; Tires - Yamaha TENERE XT660Z Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Checking the throttle cable
free play
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1. Throttle cable free play
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The throttle cable free play should
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the throttle grip. Periodically check the
throttle cable free play and, if neces-
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sary, have a Yamaha dealer adjust it.
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Valve clearance

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

To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following points regard-
ing the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted
before each ride.
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WARNING
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The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the tempera-
ture of the tires equals the am-
bient temperature).
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The tire air pressure must be
adjusted in accordance with
the riding speed and with the
total weight of rider, passenger,
cargo, and accessories ap-
proved for this model.
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