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Checking the gear shift operation
(W)
1. Check that the gear shift operates
smoothly when shifting it from neutral to
forward or reverse. Adjust the shift cable
length if necessary.
2. Set the gear shift to the neutral position.
3. Remove the cable joint
1
, and then dis-
connect the shift cable
2
.
4. Set the shift lever
3
to the neutral posi-
tion.
5. Adjust the position of the cable end
4
until it is aligned with the hole of the shift
lever.
w
The shift/throttle cable end must be
screwed in a minimum of 8.0 mm (0.31 in)
a
.
6. Install the cable joint
1
and tighten the
adjusting nut.
7. Check the gear shift for smooth operation
and, if necessary, repeat steps 2—6.
Checking the engine idle speed
1. Start the engine and warm it up for 5 min-
utes.
2. Attach the special service tool to spark
plug wire #1
1
, and then check the
engine idle speed. Adjust if out of specifi-
cation.
3. Turn the throttle stop screw
2
in direc-
tion
a
or
b
until the specified engine idle
speed is obtained.
NOTE:
9
To increase the idle speed, turn the throttle
stop screw in direction
a
.
9
To decrease the idle speed, turn the throttle
stop screw in direction
b
.
4. If the specified engine idle speed cannot
be obtained, adjust the throttle cable(s).
CHK
ADJ
3-7 6H95G11
Periodic checks and adjustments
a
4
6F610077
N
R
F
3
1
2
6F630135
Digital tachometer: 90890-06760
Engine idle speed:
1,050—1,150 r/min
1
6F630160
6H930170
a b
2
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