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THROTTLE OPERATION
Cable Inspection
Check for smooth rotation of the throttle grip
from the fully open to the fully closed position.
Check at full left and full right steering
positions. Inspect the condition of the throttle
cable from the throttle grip down to the
carburetor. If the cable is kinked, chafed or
improperly routed, it should be replaced or
rerouted. Standard throttle grip free play (1)
is approximately 2-6 mm of grip rotation.
(2) Grommet (3) Lock nut (4) Adjuster
(A) Decrease free play (B) Increase free play
Slide the grommet (2), loosen the lock nut
(3) and turn the adjuster (4).
Free Play Adjustment
3
A
B
4
(1) Free play 2-6 mm
1
2
î Remove the air cleaner element housing
cover (1) by removing the screw (2).
î Soak the air cleaner element in gear oil
(SAE-90) until saturated, then squeeze out
the excess oil.
î Remove the air cleaner element (3).
î Install the removed parts in the reverse
order of removal.
Refer to the safety precautions (page 48).
Secondary air cleaner element cleaning
The air cleaner element should be serviced at
regular intervals . Service more (page 50)
frequently when riding in unusually wet or
dusty areas.
SECONDARY AIR SUPPLY SYSTEM
î Remove the body cover (page 32).
î Wash the air cleaner element in clean,
nonflammable or high flash point solvent
and let it dry thoroughly.
î Never wash the air cleaner element. Only
blow air in the air cleaner element for
cleaning dust, as explained. Replace air
cleaner element once in every 12000 kms.
î Replace it earlier if it becomes very dirty,
damaged on surface or on the sealing area.
î Install the removed parts in the reverse
order of removal.
î Install the air cleaner element.
CAUTION
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