Adjusting The Clutch Free Play; Checking And Lubricating The Cables - Yamaha BIGBEAR 250 Owner's Manual

3. Install the footboard.
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Adjusting the clutch free play

The clutch free play must be adjusted periodically.
Adjust the free play as follows.
1. Remove the footboard. (See "Engine oil" on
page 8-11 for removal and installation proce-
dures.)
2. Loosen the locknut.
3. Slowly turn the clutch adjusting screw in direc-
tion (a) until resistance is felt, and then turn it
1/8 turn in direction (b).
1. Locknut
2. Clutch adjusting screw
NOTE:
Turning the clutch adjusting screw in direction (a)
decreases clutch free play and turning it in direc-
tion (b) increases clutch free play.
4. Tighten the locknut to the specified torque.
Tightening torque:
Locknut:
15 Nm (1.5 m·kgf, 11 ft·lbf)
NOTE:
When tightening the locknut, hold the clutch ad-
justing screw with a screwdriver so that it does not
turn together with the locknut.
5. Install the footboard.
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Checking and lubricating the cables

The operation and the condition of all control ca-
bles should be checked before each ride, and the
cables and cable ends should be lubricated if nec-
essary. If a cable is damaged or does not move
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or replace
it.
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