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the necessary professional knowledge and experience. The
adjustment described in the following section, however, may be
performed by the owner as part of routine maintenance.
NOTICE
The carburetor has been set and extensively tested at the
factory. Changing these settings without sufficient
technical knowledge may result in poor performance of or
damage to the engine.
Adjusting the engine idling speed
The engine idling speed must be checked and, if necessary,
adjusted as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
TIP
A diagnostic tachometer is needed to make this adjustment.
1. Start the engine and warm it up.
TIP
The engine is warm when it quickly responds to the throttle.
2. Attach the tachometer to the spark plug lead.
3. Check the engine idling speed.
TIP
If the specified idling speed cannot be obtained as described
above, have a dealer make the adjustment.
Adjusting the throttle level free play
The throttle level free play should be checked and, if necessary,
adjusted at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
The throttle lever free play should measure 2.0-4.0 mm
(0.08-0.16 in) as shown. Periodically check the throttle lever
free play.
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