Adjusting The Carburetor; Adjusting The Throttle Cable Free Play - Yamaha VIRAGO XV250P Owner's Manual

6. Pull the sponge material over the
air filter element frame.
7. Insert the element into the air filter
case, and then tighten the wing
nut.
CAUTION:
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Make sure that the air filter ele-
ment is properly seated in the
air filter case.
The engine should never be op-
erated without the air filter ele-
ment installed, otherwise the
pistons and/or cylinders may
become excessively worn.
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8. Install the air filter element cover
by installing the screws.
9. Install the air filter case cover by
installing the bolts.
10. Tighten the clamp screw.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Adjusting the carburetor

The carburetor is an important part of
the engine and its emission control sys-
tem, which requires very sophisticated
adjustment. Therefore, carburetor ad-
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justments should be left to Yamaha
dealer, who has the necessary profes-
sional knowledge and experience.
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a. Throttle cable free play
Adjusting the throttle cable
free play
The throttle cable free play should
measure 3–5 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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