PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Idle speed adjustment
NOTE:
A diagnostic tachometer must be used
for this procedure.
1. Attach the tachometer. Start the
engine and warm it up for a few
minutes at approximately 1,000 to
2,000 r/min. Occasionally rev the
engine to 4,000 to 5,000 r/min.
The engine is warm when it quick-
ly responds to the throttle.
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1. Throttle stop screw
2. Set the idle to the specified engine
speed by adjusting the throttle
stop screw. Turn the screw in di-
rection a to increase engine
speed and in direction b to de-
crease engine speed.
Standard idle speed:
1,150 ~ 1,250 r/min
NOTE:
If the specified idle speed cannot be
obtained by performing the above ad-
justment, consult a Yamaha dealer.
a. Free play
Throttle cable free play
inspection
There should be a free play of 3 ~
5 mm at the throttle grip. If the free play
is incorrect, ask a Yamaha dealer to
make this adjustment.
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