· Replace the air cleaner element if it is
excessively dirty, torn or damaged.
î Install the air cleaner element.
î Install the removed parts in the reverse
order of removal.
î Never wash the air cleaner element. Only blow
air for cleaning the dust, as explained. Replace
air cleaner element every 12000 km.
î Replace it earlier if it becomes very dirty,
damaged on surface or on the sealing area.
CAUTION
Cable inspection
carburetor. If the cable is kinked, chafed or
improperly routed, it should be replaced or
THROTTLE OPERATION
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
1
(1) Free play 2-6 mm
Slide the boot (2), loosen the lock nut (3) and
turn the adjuster (4). If required adjust the free
play by turning the adjuster.
rerouted. Standard throttle grip free play (1)
is approximately 2- 6 mm of grip rotation.
Free Play Adjustment
4
3
A
B
(2) Boot (3) Lock nut (4) Adjuster
(A) Decrease free play (B) Increase free play
Excessive valve clearance will cause noise, and
little or no clearance will prevent the valve
from closing and cause valve damage and
power loss. Check valve clearance at the
specified intervals (page 30).
VALVE CLEARANCE
The checking or adjusting of valve clearance
should be performed while the engine is cold.
The clearance will change as the engine
temperature rises.
NOTE
35
2