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TUNING THE ENGINE
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17.6
Checking the basic position of the shift lever
Info
When driving, the shift lever must not touch the driver's boot when in the basic position.
When the shift lever keeps touching the boot, the transmission will be subject to an excessive load.
400692-10
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Sit on the vehicle in the riding position and determine distance
between the
upper edge of your boot and the shift lever.
Distance between shift lever and upper
edge of boot
10… 20 mm (0.39… 0.79 in)
» If the distance does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the basic position of the shift lever.
17.7
Adjusting the basic position of the shift lever
401950-12
–
Remove screw
with the washer and remove the shift lever
.
401951-10
–
Clean gear teeth
of the shift lever and shift shaft.
–
Mount shift lever
on the shift shaft in the required position and engage the
gearing.
Info
The range of adjustment is limited.
The shift lever must not come into contact with any other vehicle compo-
nents during the shift procedure.
–
Mount and tighten screw
with washer.
Guideline
Screw, shift lever
M6
14 Nm
(10.3 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
