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a. Loosen the cable adjuster locknuts (Figure
42).
b. Reposition the cable until the two marks
align.
c. Tighten the locknuts and recheck the ad-
justment.
7. Close and secure the hood.
Headlight Beam
Refer to Chapter Nine.
GENERAL INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE
Recoil Starter
Pull the starter handle (Figure 43) out and
inspect the rope for fraying. If its condition is
questionable, replace the rope as described in
Chapter Twelve.
Check the action of the starter. It should be
smooth and, when the rope is released, it should
return all the way. If the starter action is rough or
if the rope does not return, service the starter as
described in Chapter Twelve.
Body Inspection
Damaged body panels should be repaired or
replaced.
Body Fasteners
Tighten any loose body bolts. Replace loose
rivets by first drilling out the old rivet and then
installing a new one. A pop-rivet tool and an
assortment of rivets are available through many
hardware and auto parts stores. Follow the manu-
facturer's instructions for installing rivets.
Welded joints should be checked for cracks
and damage. Damaged welded joints should be
repaired by a competent welding shop.
CHAPTER THREE
Drive Assembly
Refer to Chapter Four for drive assembly tun-
ing and adjustment. Refer to Chapter Thirteen
for drive assembly service.
Guide Wheel Inspection
Inspect the rubber on the guide wheels for
wear and damage (Figure 44). Replace the
wheels if they are in poor condition. Refer to
Chapter Sixteen.
Drive Axle Sprockets
Inspect the teeth on the drive axle sprockets
for wear and damage (Figure 45). If the sprock-
ets are damaged, replace them as described in
Chapter Sixteen.