Adjusting The Engine Idling Speed; Adjusting The Throttle Cable Free Play - Yamaha 2007 XP500 Service Manual

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8. Release the switch to execute the selection.
9. Simultaneously press the "SELECT" and
"RESET" buttons to return to the cylinder se-
lection (step 5).
10.Turn the main switch to "OFF" to cancel the
mode.
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ADJUSTING THE ENGINE IDLING SPEED

NOTE:
Prior to adjusting the engine idling speed, the
carburetor synchronization should be adjusted
properly, the air filter element should be clean,
and the engine should have adequate compres-
sion.
1. Remove:
Right side cover
G
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page 4-1.
2. Start the engine and let it warm up for several
minutes.
3. Install:
Digital tachometer
G
(onto the spark plug lead of cylinder #1)
Digital tachometer
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4. Check:
Engine idling speed
G
Out of specification → Adjust.
Engine idling speed
1100–1300 r/min
5. Adjust:
Engine idling speed
G
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a. Turn the idle adjust screw "1" in direction "a"
or "b" until the specified engine idling speed is
obtained.
Direction "a"
Engine idling speed is increased.
Direction "b"
Engine idling speed is decreased.
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6. Adjust:
Throttle cable free play
G
Refer to "ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE CA-
BLE FREE PLAY" on page 3-8.
Throttle cable free play
3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in)
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ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE CABLE FREE
PLAY
NOTE:
Prior to adjusting the throttle cable free play, the
engine idling speed and carburetor synchroniza-
tion should be adjusted properly.
1. Check:
Throttle cable free play "a"
G
Out of specification → Adjust.
Throttle cable free play
3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in)
2. Remove:
Center cover
G
Left side cover
G
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ENGINE
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1
b
a