MAINTENANCE
2.17
5. Slowly turn mixture screw clockwise using the
pilot screw wrench until engine begins to miss.
6. Slowly turn mixture screw counterclockwise until
idle speed increases to maximum RPM.
Continue turning counterclockwise until idle RPM
begins to drop.
7. Center the pilot screw between the points in Step
5 and 6.
8. Re adjust idle speed if not within specification.
THROTTLE CABLE /
ELECTRONIC
THROTTLE
CONTROL (ETC
SWITCH)
ADJUSTMENT
1. Slide boot off throttle cable adjuster and jam nut.
2. Place shift selector in neutral and set parking
brake.
3. Start engine and set idle to specified RPM.
Boot
Adjuster
Sleeve
Lock-
nut
Boot
Ill. 1
NOTE: Be sure the engine is at operating
temperature. See Idle Speed Adjustment.
4. Loosen lock nut on in-line cable adjuster (Ill. 1).
5. Turn adjuster until 1/16″ to 1/8″ freeplay is
achieved at thumb lever. (Ill. 2). After making
adjustments, quickly actuate the thumb lever
several times and reverify freeplay.
1/16″ -1/8″
Freeplay
Direction
of travel
Ill. 2
6. Tighten lock nut securely and slide boot
completely in place to ensure a water-tight seal.
7. Turn handlebars from left to right through the
entire turning range. If idle speed increases,
check for proper cable routing. If cable is routed
properly and in good condition, repeat adjustment
procedure.
FUEL SYSTEM
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive
under certain conditions.
G Always stop the engine and refuel
outdoors or in a well ventilated
area.
G Do not smoke or allow open flames
or sparks in or near the area where
refueling is performed or where
gasolineisstored.
G Do not overfill the tank. Do not fill
the tank neck.
G If you get gasoline in your eyes or if
you swallow gasoline, seek
medical attention immediately.
G If you spill gasoline on your skin or
clothing, immediately wash it off
with soap and water and change
clothing.
G Never start the engine or let it run in
an enclosed area. Engine exhaust
fumes are poisonous and can
result loss of consciousness or
death in a short time.
G Never drain the float bowl when the
engine is hot. Severe burns may
result.
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