Adjusting The Clutch Cable Free Play - Yamaha FZ6RC Service Manual

3. Check:
Air filter element
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Damage → Replace.
TIP
Replace the air filter element every 40000 km
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of operation.
The air filter needs more frequent service if you
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are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
4. Install:
Air filter element
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Air filter case cover
G
Air filter case cover screw
2.5 Nm (0.3 m·kgf, 1.8 ft·lbf)
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NOTICE
Never operate the engine without the air filter
element installed. Unfiltered air will cause
rapid wear of engine parts and may damage
the engine. Operating the engine without the
air filter element will also affect throttle bod-
ies synchronization, leading to poor engine
performance and possible overheating.
TIP
When installing the air filter element into the air
filter case cover, make sure their sealing surfac-
es are aligned to prevent any air leaks.
5. Install:
Fuel tank
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Refer to "FUEL TANK" on page 7-1.
Passenger seat/Rider seat
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Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
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ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH CABLE FREE
PLAY
1. Check:
Clutch cable free play "a"
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Out of specification → Adjust.
Clutch lever free play
10.0–15.0 mm (0.39–0.59 in)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
2. Adjust:
Clutch cable free play
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Handlebar side
a. Turn the adjusting bolt "1" in direction "a" or
"b" until the specified clutch cable free play is
obtained.
Direction "a"
Clutch cable free play is increased.
Direction "b"
Clutch cable free play is decreased.
TIP
If the specified clutch cable free play cannot be
obtained on the handlebar side of the cable, use
the adjusting nut on the engine side.
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Engine side
a. Remove the left side cowling.
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
b. Loosen the locknut "1".
c. Turn the adjusting nut "2" in direction "a" or
"b" until the specified clutch cable free play is
obtained.
Direction "a"
Clutch cable free play is increased.
Direction "b"
Clutch cable free play is decreased.
d. Tighten the locknut.
Clutch cable locknut
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.0 ft·lbf)
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a
1
b