Inspecting The Steering Cable; Inspecting And Adjusting The Throttle Cable - Yamaha XL700 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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Inspecting the steering cable

Check for smooth operation of the handle-
bars and jet thrust nozzle.
Turn the handlebars as far as possible to
the right and left and check that the distance
between the jet thrust nozzle and the hull
are equal on right and left sides.
Distance A and B: A=B
If steering is stiff or misadjusted, have a
Yamaha dealer service it.
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Inspecting and adjusting the
throttle cable
Check that the throttle cable moves back
to the set position smoothly and that free
play is within specification.
1. Squeeze and release the throttle lever. If
the lever does not return smoothly, have
a Yamaha dealer service it.
2. Adjust free play a by loosening the lock-
nut 1 and turning the adjuster 2.
Throttle lever free play:
4–7 mm (0.16–0.28 in)
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