Adjusting The Clutch Lever Free Play; Replacing The Air Filter Element - Yamaha YZFR6X(C) 2008 Service Manual

Engine oil pressure Possible causes
Below specification
Above specification
7. Install:
• Main gallery bolt
Main gallery bolt
8 Nm (0.8 m·kg, 5.9 ft·lb)
8. Install:
• Side cowling assembly
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page
4-1.
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ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH LEVER FREE
PLAY
1. Check:
• Clutch lever free play "a"
Out of specification → Adjust.
Clutch lever free play
10.0–15.0 mm (0.39–0.59 in)
a
2. Adjust:
• Clutch lever free play
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Handlebar side
a. Turn the adjusting bolt "1" in direction "a" or
"b" until the specified clutch lever free play
is obtained.
Direction "a"
Clutch lever free play is increased.
Direction "b"
Clutch lever free play is decreased.
• Faulty oil pump
• Clogged oil filter
• Leaking oil passage
• Broken or damaged
oil seal
• Leaking oil passage
• Faulty oil filter
• Oil viscosity too
high
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NOTE:
If the specified clutch lever 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. Loosen the locknut "1".
b. Turn the adjusting nut "2" in direction "a" or
"b" until the specified clutch lever free play
is obtained.
Direction "a"
Clutch lever free play is increased.
Direction "b"
Clutch lever free play is decreased.
c. Tighten the locknut "1".
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REPLACING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT

1. Remove:
• Rider seat
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page
4-1.
• Fuel tank
Refer to "FUEL TANK" on page 7-1.
• Upper air filter case
Refer to "AIR FILTER CASE" on page 7-
4.
2. Remove:
• Air filter element "1"
ENGINE
a
1
b
b
a