Carburetor Adjustment - Yamaha XT500E Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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1. Mesh side
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3. Remove the air filter.
4. Tap the air filter lightly to remove
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most of the dust and dirt and
blow out the remaining dirt with
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compressed air from the mesh
side of the air filter. If it is dam-
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aged, replace it.
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5. Install the air filter with the arrow
mark on the top pointing inward.
6. Install the air filter case cover
and the panel.
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8 8 Make sure the air filter is prop-
erly seated in the air filter
case.
8 8 The engine should never be
run without
installed.
and/or cylinder
result.

Carburetor adjustment

The carburetor is a vital part of the
engine and requires very sophisticat-
ed adjustment. Most adjustments
should be left to a Yamaha dealer
who has the professional knowledge
and experience to do so. However,
the following may be serviced by the
owner as part of routine mainte-
nance.
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The carburetor was set at the
Yamaha factory after many tests. If
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the settings are changed, poor
engine performance and damage
may result.
the air filter
Excessive piston
wear may
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