Adjusting The Engine Idling Speed - Yamaha TMAX XP500 Owner's Manual

air filter case.
CAUTION:
G Make sure that the air filter ele-
ment is properly seated in the
air filter case.
G
The engine should never be op-
erated without the air filter ele-
ment installed, otherwise the
piston(s) and/or cylinder(s) may
become excessively worn.
7. Install the air filter case cover by in-
stalling the screws.
8. Place the panel in the original po-
sition, and then install the screws.
9. Install the windshield and the cowl-
ing.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Adjusting the engine idling
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speed
The engine idling speed must be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted as
follows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
The engine should be warm before
making this adjustment.
NOTE:
The engine is warm when it quickly re-
sponds to the throttle.
1. Remove panel B. (See page 6-6.)
2. Check the engine idling speed
and, if necessary, adjust it to spec-
ification by turning the idle adjust-
ing screw. To increase the engine
idling speed, turn the screw in di-
rection (a). To decrease the en-
gine idling speed, turn the screw in
direction (b).
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1. Idle adjusting screw
NOTE:
If the specified idling speed cannot be
obtained as described above, have a
Yamaha dealer make the adjustment.
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(b) (a)
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Engine idling speed:
1100–1300 r/min
3. Install the panel.
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