Adjusting The Throttle Cable Free Play - Yamaha FZ6-ST Supplementary Service Manual

ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE CABLE FREE PLAY

EAS00055
ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE CABLE FREE
PLAY
NOTE:
Prior to adjusting the throttle cable free play, the
engine idling speed and throttle bodies synchro-
nization should be adjusted properly.
1. Check:
S throttle cable free play a
Out of specification ! Adjust.
Throttle cable free play
(at the flange of the throttle grip)
3 X 5 mm (0.12 X 0.20 in)
2. Remove:
S seat
Refer to "SEAT".
S front cowling inner panel (left and right)
Refer to "COWLINGS".
S fuel tank
Refer to "FUEL TANK".
S air filter case
Refer to "AIR FILTER CASE".
S battery
Refer to "CHECKING AND CHARGING THE
BATTERY" in chapter 3.
3. Adjust:
S throttle cable free play
NOTE:
When the throttle is opened, the accelerator
cable 1 is pulled.
Throttle body
a. Loosen the locknut 2 on the decelerator
cable.
b. Turn the adjusting nut 3 in direction a or b
to take up any slack on the decelerator cable.
Direction
a
Direction
b
c. Tighten the locknuts.
NOTE:
If the specified throttle cable free play cannot be
obtained on the carburetor side of the cable, use
the adjusting nut on the handlebar side.
3-20
CHK
ADJ
Throttle cable free play is
increased.
Throttle cable free play is
decreased.