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Throttle Cable Free-Play
To adjust throttle cable free-play, use the following pro-
cedure.
1. Slide the rubber boot away from the adjuster; then
loosen the jam nut (1) from the throttle cable adjuster
(2).
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2. Turn the adjuster until the throttle cable has proper
free-play of 1-4 mm (1/16-3/16 in.) at the lever.
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3. Tighten the jam nut against the throttle cable adjuster
securely; then slide the rubber boot over the adjuster.
Engine RPM (Idle)
To properly adjust the idle RPM, a tachometer is neces-
sary. To adjust idle RPM, use the following procedure.
NOTE: The idle adjustment screw is located on the
right side of the carburetor.
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1. With the transmission in neutral, start the engine and
warm it up to normal operating temperature.
2. Turn the idle adjustment screw clockwise one turn
past the recommended RPM setting; then turn it coun-
terclockwise to the correct setting of 1600-1800 RPM.
Gas Tank
REMOVING
1. Turn the gas tank valve to the OFF position.
2. Remove the seat.
3. Disconnect the hose from the carburetor to the gas
tank at the carburetor; then remove the gas tank cover.
4. Remove the cap screws securing the gas tank to the frame.
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5. Remove the vent hose; then remove the gas tank.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean all gas tank components with parts-cleaning
solvent.
! WARNING
Adjust the idle to the correct RPM. Make sure the engine
is at normal operating temperature before adjusting the
idle RPM.
! WARNING
Whenever any maintenance or inspection is made on
the fuel system during which there may be fuel leakage,
there should be no welding, smoking, open flames, etc.,
in the area.
