Yamaha 2001 V Star XVS650A, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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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.
NOTE:
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A diagnostic tachometer is needed to
make this adjustment.
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1. Attach the tachometer to the spark
plug lead.
2. Start the engine and warm it up for
several minutes at 1,000–
2,000 r/min while occasionally rev-
ving it to 4,000–5,000 r/min.
NOTE:
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The engine is warm when it quickly re-
sponds to the throttle.
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3. Check the engine idling speed
and, if necessary, adjust it to spec-
ification by turning the throttle stop
screw. To increase the engine
idling speed, turn the screw in di-
rection
a
. To decrease the engine
idling speed, turn the screw in di-
rection
b
.
NOTE:
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If the specified idling speed cannot be
obtained as described above, have a
Yamaha dealer make the adjustment.
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Adjusting the throttle cable
free play
The throttle cable free play should
measure 4–6 mm at the throttle grip.
Periodically check the throttle cable
free play and, if necessary, have a
Yamaha dealer adjust it.
1. Throttle stop screw
Engine idling speed:
1,150–1,250 r/min
a. Throttle cable free play
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