Yamaha MT-09 2021 - Adjusting the Clutch Lever Free Play

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
3. Check:
• Air filter element “1”
• Air filter seal
Damage → Replace.
TIP
• Replace the air filter element every 40000 km
(24000 mi) of operation.
• The air filter needs more frequent service if you
are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
4. Install:
• Air filter element
• Air filter case cover
• ECU (Engine Control Unit)
Refer to “REPLACING THE ECU (Engine
Control Unit)” on page 8-56.
NOTICE
ECA20710
Never operate the engine without the air filter
element installed. Unfiltered air will cause
rapid wear of engine parts and may damage
the engine. Operating the engine without the
air filter element will also affect throttle body
synchronization, leading to poor engine per-
formance and possible overheating.
TIP
When installing the air filter element into the air
filter case cover, make sure that the sealing sur-
faces are aligned to prevent any air leaks.
5. Install:
• Fuel tank
Refer to “FUEL TANK” on page 7-1.
• Fuel tank center cover
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS (1)” on
page 4-1.
• Rider seat
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS (1)” on
page 4-1.
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ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH LEVER FREE
PLAY
1. Check:
• Clutch lever free play “a”
Out of specification → Adjust.
2. Adjust:
• Clutch lever free play
Handlebar side
a. Turn the adjusting bolt “1” until the specified
clutch lever free play is obtained.
TIP
If the specified clutch lever free play cannot be
obtained on the handlebar side of the cable, use
the adjusting nut on the engine side.
1
2
1
Clutch lever free play
10.0–15.0 mm (0.39–0.59 in)
(MTN890)
5.0–10.0 mm (0.20–0.39 in)
(MTN890D)
a
G088887
1
G088888